Ezekiel 8:8 net — He said to me,“Son of man, dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and discovered a doorway.

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"He said to me,“Son of man, dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and discovered a doorway."

— Ezekiel 8:8, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 8 — Context

5

He said to me,“Son of man, look up toward the north.” So I looked up toward the north, and I noticed to the north of the altar gate was this statue of jealousy at the entrance.

6

He said to me,“Son of man, do you see what they are doing– the great abominations that the people of Israel are practicing here, to drive me far from my sanctuary? But you will see greater abominations than these!”

7

He brought me to the entrance of the court, and as I watched, I noticed a hole in the wall.

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He said to me,“Son of man, dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and discovered a doorway.

9

He said to me,“Go in and see the evil abominations they are practicing here.”

10

So I went in and looked. I noticed every figure of creeping thing and beast– detestable images– and every idol of the house of Israel, engraved on the wall all around.

11

Seventy men from the elders of the house of Israel(with Jaazaniah son of Shaphan standing among them) were standing in front of them, each with a censer in his hand, and fragrant vapors from a cloud of incense were swirling upward.

Ezekiel 8:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 8:8 say?
Ezekiel 8:8 in the NET Bible reads: “He said to me,“Son of man, dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and discovered a doorway.”
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 (NET): “He said to me,“Son of man, dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and discovered a doorway.” 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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