Bible Chapter Summary
Ezekiel 12 Summary
The Prophet's Sign of Captivity
God commands Ezekiel to prepare belongings and perform a sign before the rebellious house of Israel by moving them in the people's sight, digging through a wall, and bearing them on his shoulders at twilight. The action signifies the coming captivity of the prince and all Israel who will remove from their place and be taken to Babylon. God also instructs Ezekiel to eat and drink with trembling, symbolizing the desolation that comes upon the land. God addresses the false proverb that visions are for many days distant, declaring that His word will be fulfilled in their days without further delay.
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Key verses
Ezekiel 12:6
“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.”
Ezekiel 12:11
“Say, I am your sign: like as I have done, so shall it be done unto them: they shall remove and go into captivity.”
Ezekiel 12:23
“Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but say unto them, The days are at hand, and the effect of every vision.”
Ezekiel 12:28
“Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord GOD.”
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