Ezekiel 8:8 kjva — Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door."

— Ezekiel 8:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ezekiel 8 — Context

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Then said he unto me, Son of man, lift up thine eyes now the way toward the north. So I lifted up mine eyes the way toward the north, and behold northward at the gate of the altar this image of jealousy in the entry.

6

He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do? even the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations.

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And he brought me to the door of the court; and when I looked, behold a hole in the wall.

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Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door.

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And he said unto me, Go in, and behold the wicked abominations that they do here.

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So I went in and saw; and behold every form of creeping things, and abominable beasts, and all the idols of the house of Israel, pourtrayed upon the wall round about.

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And there stood before them seventy men of the ancients of the house of Israel, and in the midst of them stood Jaazaniah the son of Shaphan, with every man his censer in his hand; and a thick cloud of incense went up.

Ezekiel 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 8:8 say?
Ezekiel 8:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door.”
Where is Ezekiel 8:8 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 8:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 8, verse 8.
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 8:8.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 8:8 in?
Ezekiel 8:8 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 8:8?
Ezekiel 8:8 reads (KJVA): “Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door.” 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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