Ezekiel 12:5 · KJV
"Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 12:5 mean? →Passage Context
3Therefore, thou son of man, prepare thee stuff for removing, and remove by day in their sight; and thou shalt remove from thy place to another place in their sight: it may be they will consider, though they be a rebellious house.
4Then shalt thou bring forth thy stuff by day in their sight, as stuff for removing: and thou shalt go forth at even in their sight, as they that go forth into captivity.
5Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby.
6In their sight shalt thou bear it upon thy shoulders, and carry it forth in the twilight: thou shalt cover thy face, that thou see not the ground: for I have set thee for a sign unto the house of Israel.
7And 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.
Reflection Questions
1
How does this verse inspire you to take action in your faith?
2
What does it reveal about the importance of visibility in your beliefs?
3
When have you had to take a difficult step to follow God's direction?
Life Application
action
Think about a step you can take to visibly express your faith.
courage
Consider the courage it takes to act on God's commands in front of others.
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