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Ezekiel 12:6 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Ezekiel 12:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 12 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 12:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on 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 must carry baggage on shoulders with covered face "in twilight"—depicting shameful, furtive departure. Covering the face represents disgrace and inability to see where going—exile strips dignity and certainty. The final phrase "I have set thee for a sign" (mofet netatikha, מוֹפֵת נְתַתִּיךָ) designates Ezekiel's entire person as living prophetic symbol. His actions embody Israel's co...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 12:6
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“and set it for a wall of iron between you and the city: and set your face toward it”
“then shall you know that I am the Lord Yahweh.”
“I and the children whom Yahweh has given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Yahweh of Armies”
“and put on other clothing”
“and wept as he went up; and he had his head covered”
“for they know the terrors of the thick darkness.”
“saying”
“I am your sign: like as I have done”