Ezekiel 12:6 bbe — And before their eyes, take your goods on your back and go out in the dark; go with your face covered: for I have made…

Bible in Basic English

"And before their eyes, take your goods on your back and go out in the dark; go with your face covered: for I have made you a sign to the children of Israel."

— Ezekiel 12:6, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 12:6 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “In their sight shalt thou bear it upon thy shoulders, and carry it forth in the twilight: thou shalt cover thy face, that thou see not the ground: for I have set thee for a sign unto the house of Israel.”

  • NET

    “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.””

Ezekiel 12 — Context

3

And you, O son of man, by day, before their eyes, get ready the vessels of one who is taken away, and go away from your place to another place before their eyes: it may be that they will see, though they are an uncontrolled people.

4

By day, before their eyes, take out your vessels like those of one who is taken away: and go out in the evening before their eyes, like those who are taken away as prisoners.

5

Make a hole in the wall, before their eyes, and go out through it.

6

And before their eyes, take your goods on your back and go out in the dark; go with your face covered: for I have made you a sign to the children of Israel.

7

And I did as I was ordered: I took out my vessels by day, like those of one who is taken away, and in the evening I made a hole through the wall with a tent-pin; and in the dark I went out, taking my things on my back before their eyes.

8

And in the morning the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

9

Son of man, has not Israel, the uncontrolled people, said to you, What are you doing?

Ezekiel 12:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 12:6 say?
Ezekiel 12:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And before their eyes, take your goods on your back and go out in the dark; go with your face covered: for I have made you a sign to the children of Israel.”
Where is Ezekiel 12:6 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 6.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 12:6.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:6 in?
Ezekiel 12:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 12:6?
Ezekiel 12:6 reads (BBE): “And before their eyes, take your goods on your back and go out in the dark; go with your face covered: for I have made you a sign to the children of Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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