King James Version
What Does Ezekiel 12:9 Mean?
“Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said unto thee, What doest thou?”
Context
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And I did so as I was commanded: I brought forth my stuff by day, as stuff for captivity, and in the even I digged through the wall with mine hand; I brought it forth in the twilight, and I bare it upon my shoulder in their sight. digged: Heb. digged for me
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And in the morning came the word of the LORD unto me, saying,
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Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said unto thee, What doest thou?
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Say thou unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; This burden concerneth the prince in Jerusalem, and all the house of Israel that are among them.
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Say, I am your sign: like as I have done, so shall it be done unto them: they shall remove and go into captivity. they: Heb. by removing go into captivity
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**7. shall return--**without accomplishing any deliverance for you.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Ezekiel. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Ezekiel 12:9 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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