Ezekiel 12:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Ezekiel is to break through a wall and escape through the opening, acting out a fugitive's flight.
The Context of Ezekiel 12:5
Ezekiel's prophetic sign intensifies, mimicking a forced escape.
What Does Ezekiel 12:5 Mean?
This command adds a dramatic element: Ezekiel is to dig through a wall in public view. This act represents desperate flight—a people breaking through barriers to escape. It suggests both the violence of exile and the futility of resistance.
The instruction to 'carry out thereby' means he will take his possessions through the hole he has broken. This physical act communicates powerfully to onlookers that capture and forced removal are imminent realities, not distant abstractions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 12:5
What does Ezekiel 12:5 mean?
Ezekiel is to break through a wall and escape through the opening, acting out a fugitive's flight.
What is the context of Ezekiel 12:5?
Ezekiel's prophetic sign intensifies, mimicking a forced escape.