Ezekiel 12:6

"Dig through the wall in their sight, and carry your baggage out that way."

Key Reflection

This command to dig through the wall symbolizes divine judgment and the hidden nature of prophetic actions, showing how God's truths are revealed despite human attempts to conceal them. By doing this in plain view yet secretly, Ezekiel foreshadows the subtle yet undeniable way God will bring about His judgments.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Thou shalt cover thy face -A sign of mourning (seeEzekiel 24:17); also of Zedekiah’s blindnessEzekiel 12:12.

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