Ezekiel 12:9 cpdv — “Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the provoking house, said to you: ‘What are you doing?’

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the provoking house, said to you: ‘What are you doing?’ "

— Ezekiel 12:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 12 — Context

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In their sight, you shall be carried on shoulders, you shall be carried in the dark. You shall cover your face, and you shall not see the ground. For I have appointed you as a portent for the house of Israel.”

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Therefore, I did just as he had instructed me. I brought out my supplies in the daytime, like the supplies of one who is moving far away. And in the evening, I dug myself through the wall by hand. And I went out in the dark, and I was carried on shoulders, in their sight.

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

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“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the provoking house, said to you: ‘What are you doing?’

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Say to them: Thus says the Lord God: This is the burden concerning my leader who is in Jerusalem, and concerning the entire house of Israel, who are in their midst.

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Say: I am your portent. Just as I have done, so shall it be done to them. They will be taken captive and moved far away.

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And the leader who is in their midst will be carried on shoulders; he will go forth in darkness. They will dig through the wall, so that they may lead him away. His face will be covered, so that he may not see the land with his eye.

Ezekiel 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 12:9 say?
Ezekiel 12:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the provoking house, said to you: ‘What are you doing?’ ”
Where is Ezekiel 12:9 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 9.
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 12:9.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:9 in?
Ezekiel 12:9 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 12:9?
Ezekiel 12:9 reads (CPDV): ““Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the provoking house, said to you: ‘What are you doing?’ ” 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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