Ezekiel 12:9

9 “Son of man, did not the Israelites, that rebellious people, ask you, ‘What are you doing?’

Ezekiel 12:9 in Other Translations

9 Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said unto thee, What doest thou?

9 “Son of man, has not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said to you, ‘What are you doing? ’

9 “Son of man, these rebels, the people of Israel, have asked you what all this means.

9 "Son of man, when anyone in Israel, that bunch of rebels, asks you, 'What are you doing?'

9 Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious house, said unto thee, What doest thou?

9 "Son of man, didn't the rebellious nation of Israel ask you what you were doing?

9 "Son of man, hasn't the house of Israel, that rebellious house, asked you: What are you doing?

9 "Son of man, didn't the people of Israel ask you, 'What are you doing?' They always refuse to obey me.

Ezekiel 12:9 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 12:9

Son of man, hath not the house of Israel, the rebellious house,
said unto thee
The Jews that were in captivity; for with these the prophet was, and before their eyes he had done the above things; and they only could put the following question to him, who were "the rebellious house"; ( Ezekiel 12:2 ) ; what dost thou?
this they put not seriously, as desirous of being informed what was meant by all this; but as deriding the prophet for acting such a weak and silly part: this the Lord knew they had done, and therefore directs the prophet to make a proper answer; though some think the sense is, "hath not the house of Israel said unto thee, what dost thou?" no, they have not; they take no notice of it; never say one word about it, or inquire into the meaning of it; quite careless, thoughtless, and stupid; wherefore, though they will not ask anything concerning it, yet begin with them, and show them the design of it.

Ezekiel 12:9 In-Context

7 So I did as I was commanded. During the day I brought out my things packed for exile. Then in the evening I dug through the wall with my hands. I took my belongings out at dusk, carrying them on my shoulders while they watched.

8 In the morning the word of the LORD came to me:

9 “Son of man, did not the Israelites, that rebellious people, ask you, ‘What are you doing?’

10 “Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: This prophecy concerns the prince in Jerusalem and all the Israelites who are there.’

11 Say to them, ‘I am a sign to you.’ “As I have done, so it will be done to them. They will go into exile as captives.

Cross References

• 1. Ezekiel 17:12; Ezekiel 20:49; Ezekiel 24:19