NET Bible
"While they are watching, dig a hole in the wall and carry your belongings out through it."
— Ezekiel 12:5, NET Bible
“Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby.”
“Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby. ”
“Dig through the wall in their sight, and carry your stuff out that way.”
“Dig thee a way through the wall before their eyes: and thou shalt go forth through it.”
“Make a hole in the wall, before their eyes, and go out through it.”
“Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby.”
“Son of man, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house. They have eyes to see, but do not see, and ears to hear, but do not hear, because they are a rebellious house.
“Therefore, son of man, pack up your belongings as if for exile. During the day, while they are watching, pretend to go into exile. Go from where you live to another place. Perhaps they will understand, although they are a rebellious house.
Bring out your belongings packed for exile during the day while they are watching. And go out at evening, while they are watching, as if for exile.
While they are watching, dig a hole in the wall and carry your belongings out through it.
While they are watching, raise your baggage onto your shoulder and carry it out in the dark. You must cover your face so that you cannot see the ground because I have made you an object lesson to the house of Israel.”
So I did just as I was commanded. I carried out my belongings packed for exile during the day, and at evening I dug myself a hole through the wall with my hands. I went out in the darkness, carrying my baggage on my shoulder while they watched.
The LORD’s message came to me in the morning: