Ezekiel 12:13 Meaning and Explanation
“My net also will I spread upon him, and he shall be taken in my snare: and I will bring him to Babylon to the land of the Chaldeans; yet shall he not see it, though he shall die there.”
King James Version (KJV)
Read this verse in context with translation switching:
Read Full Chapter →God will capture the prince and carry him to Babylon in captivity, but he will not escape to see his homeland again.
The Context of Ezekiel 12:13
God declares the prince's inevitable capture and death in Babylonian captivity.
What Does Ezekiel 12:13 Mean?
The metaphor of 'net' and 'snare' shows the prince's capture as certain and inescapable. God Himself is setting these traps—this is divine action, not human chance. 'I will bring him to Babylon' states the destination clearly: the Chaldean exile, the very power then threatening Judah.
The tragic conclusion appears here: 'yet shall he not see it, though he shall die there.' The prince will be brought to Babylon but will not see his homeland again. He dies in captivity, away from the land of his birth and rule. The judgment is permanent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 12:13
What does Ezekiel 12:13 mean?
God will capture the prince and carry him to Babylon in captivity, but he will not escape to see his homeland again.
What is the context of Ezekiel 12:13?
God declares the prince's inevitable capture and death in Babylonian captivity.