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Ezekiel 12:3

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Therefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 3

Though the vision of God's glory had gone up from the prophet, yet his word comes to him still, and is by him sent to the people, and to the same purport with that which was discovered to him in the vision, namely, to set forth the terrible judgments that were coming upon Jerusalem, by which the city and temple should be entirely laid waste. In this chapter, I. The prophet, by removing his stuff, and quitting his lodgings, must be a sign to set forth Zedekiah's flight out of Jerusalem in the utmost confusion when the Chaldeans took the city (v. 1-16). II. The prophet, by eating his meat with trembling, must be a sign to set forth the famine in the city during the siege, and the consternation that the inhabitants should be in (Eze 12:17-20). III. A message is sent from God to the people, to assure them that all these predictions should have their accomplishment very shortly, and not be deferred, as they flattered themselves they would be (Eze 12:21-28).

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Strong's Concordancev. 3

בֵּן (bên, H1121) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative… אָדָם (ʼâdâm, H120) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.) עָשָׂה (ʻâsâh, H6213) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application כְּלִי (kᵉlîy, H3627) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon) גּוֹלָה (gôwlâh, H1473) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles גָּלָה (gâlâh, H1540) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being… יוֹמָם (yôwmâm, H3119) — daily עַיִן (ʻayin, H5869) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) מָקוֹם (mâqôwm, H4725) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific);… אַחֵר (ʼachêr, H312) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc. רָאָה (râʼâh, H7200) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied,… מְרִי (mᵉrîy, H4805) — bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious בַּיִת (bayith, H1004) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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Jeremiah 36:3rank 6

Perhaps when the people of Judah hear about all the calamity I plan to bring upon them, each of them will turn from his wicked way. Then I will forgive their iniquity and their sin.”

II Timothy 2:25rank 4

He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

Jeremiah 26:3rank 4

Perhaps they will listen and turn—each from his evil way of life—so that I may relent of the disaster I am planning to bring upon them because of the evil of their deeds.

Luke 20:13rank 3

‘What shall I do?’ asked the owner of the vineyard. ‘I will send my beloved son. Perhaps they will respect him.’

Jeremiah 36:7rank 3

Perhaps they will bring their petition before the LORD, and each one will turn from his wicked way; for great are the anger and fury that the LORD has pronounced against this people.”

Psalms 81:13rank 2

If only My people would listen to Me, if Israel would follow My ways,

Ezekiel 33:11rank 2

Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’

Deuteronomy 5:29rank 2

If only they had such a heart to fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it might be well with them and with their children forever.

Deuteronomy 32:29rank 2

If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.

Jeremiah 27:2rank 2

This is what the LORD said to me: “Make for yourself a yoke out of leather straps and put it on your neck.

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