Ezekiel 12:10 Meaning and Explanation
“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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Read Full Chapter →God reveals that the sign pertains to judgment coming upon the prince of Jerusalem and all Israel.
The Context of Ezekiel 12:10
God explains that the sign is an oracle of judgment coming to Jerusalem's leadership and all Israel.
What Does Ezekiel 12:10 Mean?
Now Ezekiel can explain: the burden (the oracle of judgment) concerns the leadership and the entire nation. The mention of 'the prince in Jerusalem' points to the ruler—the representative of Israel's political authority. This judgment is not distant or theoretical; it touches the highest ranks of society.
All the house of Israel living 'among them'—the diaspora and resident communities—are included in this oracle. The scope is comprehensive: leadership and people alike will experience what the prophetic sign has depicted.
Ezekiel 12:10 in the Original Language
massa (מַשָּׂא), 'burden' — a weighty oracle, typically one of judgment; denotes the heavy word that the prophet bears and must speak
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 12:10
What does Ezekiel 12:10 mean?
God reveals that the sign pertains to judgment coming upon the prince of Jerusalem and all Israel.
What is the context of Ezekiel 12:10?
God explains that the sign is an oracle of judgment coming to Jerusalem's leadership and all Israel.