There was prevalent a disregard for the true prophets, which is ever followed by a recognition of the false. 23-25 “Tell them, ‘God, the Master, says, This proverb’s going to have a short life!’, “Tell them, ‘Time’s about up. 8-10 The next morning God spoke to me: “Son of man, when anyone in Israel, that bunch of rebels, asks you, ‘What are you doing?’ Tell them, ‘God, the Master, says that this Message especially concerns the prince in Jerusalem—Zedekiah—but includes all the people of Israel.’, 11 “Also tell them, ‘I am drawing a picture for you. 7 I did exactly as he commanded me. (N) 13 I will spread my net(O) for him, and he will be caught in my snare;(P) I will bring him to Babylonia, the land of the Chaldeans,(Q) but he will not see(R) it, and there he will die. Barnes' Notes on the Bible. He will cover his face so that he cannot see the land. So now put on a demonstration to show them what being exiled will be like. False alarms and easygoing preaching are a thing of the past in the life of Israel. He was now told that, when he ate, he was to act as if he were stricken with terror, to emphasize the horror of the events about to overtake Jerusalem (17-20). 3 “So now, son of man, pretend you are being sent into exile. (AH)’”, 26 The word of the Lord came to me: 27 “Son of man, the Israelites are saying, ‘The vision he sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies about the distant future.’(AI), 28 “Therefore say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: None of my words will be delayed any longer; whatever I say will be fulfilled, declares the Sovereign Lord.’”, 12 1-6 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, you’re living with a bunch of rebellious people. As I am now doing, it will be done to all the people of Israel. 16 But I will spare a few of them from the sword, famine and plague, so that in the nations where they go they may acknowledge all their detestable practices. 21-22 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, what’s this proverb making the rounds in the land of Israel that says, ‘Everything goes on the same as ever; all the prophetic warnings are false alarms’? (E) 4 During the daytime, while they watch, bring out your belongings packed for exile. They’ll realize that I am God when I scatter them among foreign countries. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.'" They’ll realize that I am God when I scatter them among foreign countries. They’re rebels all. Tell them, ‘Listen to God ’s Message!’ God, the Master, pronounces doom on the empty-headed prophets who do their own thing and know nothing of what’s going on!Your prophets, Israel, are like jackals scavenging through the ruins. They have eyes but don't see a thing, they have ears but don't hear a thing. (I) During the day I brought out my things packed for exile. In their sight shalt thou bear it upon thy shoulders, and carry it forth in the twilight: thou shalt cover … They will go into exile as captives. He’ll dig through the wall of the house, covering his face so he won’t have to look at the land he’ll never see again. When God has delivered us, we must glorify him and edify others, by acknowledging our sins. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. They have eyes but don't see a thing, they have ears but don't hear a thing. Maybe then they’ll understand what’s going on, rebels though they are. Eze 12:3 -. They're rebels all. Ezekiel’s message. It was God’s intent, through Ezekiel’s message, to make a powerful appeal to the Israel of the Captivity to accept the divine destiny for them. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. Ezekiel 12:25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. Tell the people of this land, everyone living in Jerusalem and Israel, God’s Message: ‘You’ll eat your meals shaking in your boots and drink your water in terror because your land is going to be stripped bare as punishment for the brutality rampant in it. They have eyes but don’t see a thing, they have ears but don’t hear a thing. 12 Again a message came to me from the Lord: 2 “Son of dust,” he said, “you live among rebels who could know the truth if they wanted to, but they don’t want to; they could hear me if they would listen, but they won’t, 3 for they are rebels. I, The Scribe Bible: Featuring The Message by Eugene H. Peterson, Dark Walnut, NIV and The Message Side-by-Side Bible, Two Bible Versions Together for Study and Comparison, Large Print, The Message Bible, Dusty Rose Floral Large Print Leather-Look, The Message Outreach Edition, Large-Print, softcover. (L), 12 “The prince among them will put his things on his shoulder at dusk(M) and leave, and a hole will be dug in the wall for him to go through. 12 1 God's Message came to me: 2 "Son of man, you're living with a bunch of rebellious people. Each one went straight forward: where the spirit was to go, they went; they didn't turn when they went. (AF) For in your days, you rebellious people, I will fulfill(AG) whatever I say, declares the Sovereign Lord. In full sight of the people, put the bundle on your shoulder and walk out into the night. Ezekiel 12 Signs of the Coming Exile 1 Again a message came to me from the Lord: 2 “Son of man, you live among rebels who have eyes but refuse to see. What I say happens. Ezekiel 13. Then they will know that I am the Lord. Maybe then they’ll understand what’s going on, rebels though they are. “Tell them, ‘Time’s about up. What I say happens.”’ Decree of God, the Master.”, Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG), Put the Bundle on Your Shoulder and Walk into the Night. They will realize that I am God.”, 17-20 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, eat your meals shaking in your boots, drink your water trembling with fear. Pack the few items an exile could carry, and leave your home to go somewhere else. 12-15 “The prince will put his bundle on his shoulders in the dark and leave. Try it FREE. As in Ezekiel 12:22. They have eyes but don’t see a thing, they have ears but don’t hear a thing. They have eyes but don’t see a thing, they have ears but don’t hear a thing. Leave in broad daylight with everyone watching and go off, as if into exile. 1 God's Message came to me: "Son of man, you're living with a bunch of rebellious people. They will realize that I am God.”, 17-20 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, eat your meals shaking in your boots, drink your water trembling with fear. His message was directed to Jerusalem (mentioned 23 times in the first 24 … They’re rebels all. Every warning is about to come true. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. (T), 15 “They will know that I am the Lord, when I disperse them among the nations(U) and scatter them through the countries. (Ezekiel 12:19). 12 1-6 God ’s Message came to me: “Son of man, you’re living with a bunch of rebellious people. (F) 5 While they watch, dig through the wall(G) and take your belongings out through it. Blinded, he’ll never see that land in which he’ll die. 25 But I the Lord will speak what I will, and it shall be fulfilled without delay. What was the prophecy Ezekiel had to give to the House of Israel? “Tell them, ‘Time’s about up. 3 So, son of man, pack up your exile duffel bags. They have ears but refuse to hear. Ezekiel 12. As it grew dark and as they watched, I left, throwing my bundle across my shoulders. I got my stuff together and brought it out in the street where everyone could see me, bundled it up the way someone being taken off into exile would, and then, as the sun went down, made a hole in the wall of the house with my hands. Ezekiel 12: 4 "Bring your baggage out by day in their sight, as baggage for exile.Then you will go out at evening in their sight, as those going into exile. They have eyes to see but do not see and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious people. (AB) 23 Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am going to put an end to this proverb, and they will no longer quote it in Israel.’ Say to them, ‘The days are near(AC) when every vision will be fulfilled. Ezekiel. False alarms and easygoing preaching are a thing of the past in the life of Israel. They claim Ezekiel's message was not meant for a nation already in captivity, but for a moddern Anglo-Israel in the far future – today. Then you’ll realize that I am God.’”. Ezekiel 12 1 God's Message came to me: 2 "Son of man, you're living with a bunch of rebellious people. Do this right in front of the people so … Thursday of 18th Week in Course This day we commemorate St. Clare of Assisi, the friend of St. Francis who founded the second … I. They& Biblica ... Ezekiel 12 MSG - Ezekiel 12 NLT. 23-25 “Tell them, ‘God, the Master, says, This proverb’s going to have a short life!’, “Tell them, ‘Time’s about up. 3 So, son of man, pack up your exile duffel bags. Ezekiel 12 Put the Bundle on Your Shoulder and Walk into the Night 1-6 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, you’re living with a bunch of rebellious people. None of what I say is on hold. 12 Again a message came to me from the Lord: 2 “Son of man, you live among rebels who have eyes but refuse to see. Some have objected to this expression, for it generally meant land-owners of the wealthier class of people; and as Ezekiel was in Babylon, such a term could not be applied to the captives; but the objection has no weight. Well, tell them, ‘God, the Master, says, “Nothing of what I say is on hold. As they watch, dig through the wall of the house and carry your bundle through it. 21-22 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, what’s this proverb making the rounds in the land of Israel that says, ‘Everything goes on the same as ever; all the prophetic warnings are false alarms’? What I say, I’ll do—and soon, you rebels!’ Decree of God the Master.”, 26-28 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, do you hear what Israel is saying: that the alarm the prophet raises is for a long time off, that he’s preaching about the far-off future? The message I speak will be fulfilled, declares the Lord GOD.'" Cover your face so you won’t have to look at what you’ll never see again. (15-16) Yahweh revealed in His judgments. He’ll dig through the wall of the house, covering his face so he won’t have to look at the land he’ll never see again. The plan of the book displays the characteristic gospel style. 6 Put them on your shoulder as they are watching and carry them out at dusk. 1-6 God 's Message came to me: "Son of man, you're living with a bunch of rebellious people. Go to Audio Bible. 3 “Therefore, son of man, pack your belongings for exile and in the daytime, as they watch, set out and go from where you are to another place. $3.99 a month for 40+ study tools. Ezekiel 12:25 The Message (MSG) 23-25 “Tell them, ‘God, the Master, says, This proverb’s going to have a short life!’. Cover your face so you won’t have to look at what you’ll never see again. 8-10 The next morning God spoke to me: “Son of man, when anyone in Israel, that bunch of rebels, asks you, ‘What are you doing?’ Tell them, ‘God, the Master, says that this Message especially concerns the prince in Jerusalem—Zedekiah—but includes all the people of Israel.’, 11 “Also tell them, ‘I am drawing a picture for you. Put the Bundle on Your Shoulder and Walk into the Night. Every warning is about to come true. As they watch, dig through the wall of the house and carry your bundle through it. They're rebels all. 8 In the morning the word of the Lord came to me: 9 “Son of man, did not the Israelites, that rebellious people, ask you, ‘What are you doing?’(J), 10 “Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: This prophecy concerns the prince in Jerusalem and all the Israelites who are there.’ 11 Say to them, ‘I am a sign(K) to you.’, “As I have done, so it will be done to them. For they are a rebellious people. False alarms and easygoing preaching are a thing of the past in the life of Israel. What I say, I’ll do—and soon, you rebels!’ Decree of God the Master.”, 26-28 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, do you hear what Israel is saying: that the alarm the prophet raises is for a long time off, that he’s preaching about the far-off future? They will go into exile as captives.’. Every warning is about to come true. They have eyes but don't see a thing, they have ears but don't hear a thing. World English Bible. They have eyes but don't see a thing, they have ears but don't hear a thing. Ezekiel 12… The book of Ezekiel is often used by certain ministries to stress the importance of the Church to also be a Watchman to the United States and the western world. So, son of man, pack up your exile duffel bags. Habakkuk 1:5 "Look at the nations and observe- … In full sight of the people, put the bundle on your shoulder and walk out into the night. Pack the few items an exile could carry, and leave your home to go somewhere else. Ezekiel 12:13 The Chaldeans became the dominant people in Babylonia when Merodach-baladan declared himself king of Babylon. The best value in digital Bible study. Ezekiel 12 The Message (MSG) Put the Bundle on Your Shoulder and Walk into the Night. Pack the few items an exile could carry, and leave your home to go somewhere else. They will go into exile as captives. They have ears but refuse to hear. I, God, am doing the speaking. They have eyes but don't see a thing, they have ears but don't hear a thing. “Then they shall know that I am the LORD, when I scatter … Blinded, he’ll never see that land in which he’ll die. Well, tell them, ‘God, the Master, says, “Nothing of what I say is on hold. The land of Israel - is put generally for the land where the children of Israel dwelt, whether at home, or in exile. I took my belongings out at dusk, carrying them on my shoulders while they watched. "In their sight shalt thou bear [it] upon [thy] shoulders, [and] carry [it] forth in the twilight: thou shalt … (V)”, 17 The word of the Lord came to me: 18 “Son of man, tremble as you eat your food,(W) and shudder in fear as you drink your water. 3 “So now, son of man, pretend you are being sent into exile. I, God, am doing the speaking. All the cities and villages will be emptied out and the fields destroyed. Perhaps(C) they will understand,(D) though they are a rebellious people. Tell the people of this land, everyone living in Jerusalem and Israel, God’s Message: ‘You’ll eat your meals shaking in your boots and drink your water in terror because your land is going to be stripped bare as punishment for the brutality rampant in it. 7 So I did as I was commanded. 12 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, you are living among a rebellious people. Ezekiel 11. What I say happens.”’ Decree of God, the Master.”. 12-15 “The prince will put his bundle on his shoulders in the dark and leave. Ezekiel 12:4 Lit baggage. “Tell them, ‘Time’s about up. Ezekiel 12 Judah's Captivity Symbolized. Well, tell them, ‘God, the Master, says, “Nothing of what I say is on hold. “So now, son of man, pretend you are being sent into exile. Then you’ll realize that I am God.’”. Messages to be heeded (12:17-28) Ezekiel’s starvation diet symbolized the shortage of food in Jerusalem during the last great siege (see 4:9-17). Leave in broad daylight with everyone watching and go off, as if into exile. You’ll take up your baggage while they watch, a bundle of the bare necessities of someone going into exile, and toward evening leave, just like a person going off into exile. Ezekiel 11:25 Then I told the exiles all the things that the LORD had shown me.. Ezekiel 12:2 "Son of man, you live in the midst of the rebellious house, who have eyes to see but do not see, ears to hear but do not hear; for they are a rebellious house. (Z)’”, 21 The word of the Lord came to me: 22 “Son of man, what is this proverb(AA) you have in the land of Israel: ‘The days go by and every vision comes to nothing’? an urgent message the prophet is under compulsion to proclaim. They're rebels all. JOSEPHUS [Antiquities, 10.7] reports that Ezekiel sent a copy of this prophecy to Zedekiah. (S) 14 I will scatter to the winds all those around him—his staff and all his troops—and I will pursue them with drawn sword. As it grew dark and as they watched, I left, throwing my bundle across my shoulders. Ezekiel 12:28 The Message (MSG) 26-28 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, do you hear what Israel is saying: that the alarm the prophet raises is for a long time off, that he’s preaching about the far-off future? 1 God's Message came to me: NIV 1 The word of the LORD came to me: MSG. NIV 2 “Son of man, you are living among a rebellious people. They have ears but refuse to hear. What I say happens.”’. And each straight forward they go, whither the spirit is to go, they go, they turn not round in their going. They're rebels all. 2-6 “Preach to them the real thing. Young's Literal Translation. 16 “I’ll permit a few of them to escape the killing, starvation, and deadly sickness so that they can confess among the foreign countries all the disgusting obscenities they’ve been involved in. Then you will know that I am the Lord. Ezekiel 12:26 Furthermore, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Ezekiel 12:28 Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: 'None of My words will be delayed any longer. The words “Chaldean” and … Do this right in front of the people so they can see you. They have eyes but don’t see a thing, they have ears but don’t hear a thing. So, son of man, pack up your exile duffel bags. In their sight shalt thou bear it upon thy shoulders, and carry it forth in the twilight: thou shalt cover … (B), 3 “Therefore, son of man, pack your belongings for exile and in the daytime, as they watch, set out and go from where you are to another place. What I say happens. I’m using you as a sign for the family of Israel.”. But I’ll make sure he gets caught and is taken to Babylon. False alarms and easygoing preaching are a thing of the past in the life of Israel. 12 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, you are living among a rebellious people. 1 God's Message came to me: 2 "Son of man, you're living with a bunch of rebellious people. I’ll scatter to the four winds those who helped him escape, along with his troops, and many will die in battle. What I say happens. "To interpret a biblical text, we need to be patient, to put aside all other concerns, and to give it our time, interest and undivided attention." Leave in broad daylight with everyone watching and go off, as if into exile. Cover your face so that you cannot see the land, for I have made you a sign(H) to the Israelites.”. THE MESSAGE Ezekiel 12. MSG. (AD) 24 For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations(AE) among the people of Israel. All the cities and villages will be emptied out and the fields destroyed. 1 Again a message came to me from the LORD : 2 “Son of man, you live among rebels who have eyes but refuse to see. All rights reserved worldwide. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. Several messages are devoted to show the sins of the people. I’ll scatter to the four winds those who helped him escape, along with his troops, and many will die in battle. Commentary on Ezekiel 12:1-16 (Read Ezekiel 12:1-16) By the preparation for removal, and his breaking through the wall of his house at evening, as one desirous to escape from the enemy, the prophet signified the conduct and fate of Zedekiah. As I am now doing, it will be done to all the people of Israel. I’m using you as a sign for the family of Israel.”. Then in the evening, while they are watching, go out like those who go into exile. God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, you’re living with a bunch of rebellious people. Then in the evening I dug through the wall with my hands. So, son of man, pack up your exile duffel bags. Ezekiel 12:10 I.e. 12 1-6 God’s Message came to me: “Son of man, you’re living with a bunch of rebellious people. They have eyes but don't see a thing, they have ears but don't hear a thing. (Y) 20 The inhabited towns will be laid waste and the land will be desolate. As Jeremiah had sent a letter to the captives at the Chebar, which was the means of calling forth at first the agency of Ezekiel, so it was natural for Ezekiel to send a message to … They're rebels all. 16 “I’ll permit a few of them to escape the killing, starvation, and deadly sickness so that they can confess among the foreign countries all the disgusting obscenities they’ve been involved in. For they are a rebellious people. Every warning is about to come true. “As I have done, so it will be done to them. S Jer 24:8; S 52:11; S La 4:20; Eze 17:16, S 2Ki 25:5; S Jer 21:7; S Eze 5:10, 12; 17:21, Jer 10:22; S Eze 6:6-14; Mic 7:13; Zec 7:14, Jer 14:14; Eze 13:23; Mic 3:6; Zec 13:2-4, Nu 14:28-34; S Isa 14:24; S 55:11; Jer 16:9; Hab 1:5, S Eze 11:3; Da 10:14; Mt 24:48-50; 2Pe 3:4. They will go into exile as captives.’. They have eyes but don’t see a thing, they have ears but don’t hear a thing. False alarms and easygoing preaching are a thing of the past in the life of Israel. (A) They have eyes to see but do not see and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious people. 19 Say to the people of the land: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says about those living in Jerusalem and in the land of Israel: They will eat their food in anxiety and drink their water in despair, for their land will be stripped of everything(X) in it because of the violence of all who live there. I, God, am doing the speaking. 7 I did exactly as he commanded me. None of what I say is on hold. Ezekiel 12 New Living Translation (NLT) Signs of the Coming Exile. Ezekiel Portrays the Removal into Captivity. Every warning is about to come true. You’ll take up your baggage while they watch, a bundle of the bare necessities of someone going into exile, and toward evening leave, just like a person going off into exile. Leave in broad daylight with everyone watching and go off, as if into exile. But I’ll make sure he gets caught and is taken to Babylon. 2 "Son of man, you're living with a bunch of rebellious people. I got my stuff together and brought it out in the street where everyone could see me, bundled it up the way someone being taken off into exile would, and then, as the sun went down, made a hole in the wall of the house with my hands. So, son of man, pack up your exile duffel bags. Ezekiel’s message Ezekiel’s major commission was to act as a “watchman” on God’s behalf. 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