Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He said to me, “Son of man, now dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and saw a doorway there. New Living Translation He said to me, “Now, son of man, dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and found a hidden doorway. English Standard Version Then he said to me, “Son of man, dig in the wall.” So I dug in the wall, and behold, there was an entrance. Berean Standard Bible “Son of man,” He told me, “dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway. Berean Literal Bible And He said to me: “Son of man, dig now into the wall.” And I dug into the wall, and behold, one opening. King James Bible Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door. New King James Version Then He said to me, “Son of man, dig into the wall”; and when I dug into the wall, there was a door. New American Standard Bible And He said to me, “Son of man, now dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall, and behold, an entrance. NASB 1995 He said to me, “Son of man, now dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall, and behold, an entrance. NASB 1977 And He said to me, “Son of man, now dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall, and behold, an entrance. Legacy Standard Bible He said to me, “Son of man, now dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall, and behold, an entrance. Amplified Bible He said to me, “Son of man, now dig into the wall.” And when I had dug into the wall, behold, there was an entrance. Berean Annotated Bible “Son of man, He told me, “dig through the wall. So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway. Christian Standard Bible He said to me, “Son of man, dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway. Holman Christian Standard Bible He said to me, “Son of man, dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall, and there was a doorway. American Standard Version Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold, a door. Contemporary English Version God said, "Make this hole bigger." And when I did, I realized it was a doorway. English Revised Version Then said he unto me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said to me, "Son of man, dig through the wall." So I dug through the wall, and I saw a door. Good News Translation He said, "Mortal man, break through the wall here." I broke through it and found a door. International Standard Version Then he told me, "Son of Man, dig through the wall!" So I dug into the wall. That's when I uncovered an entrance! NET Bible He said to me, "Son of man, dig into the wall." So I dug into the wall and discovered a doorway. New Heart English Bible Then he said to me, "Son of man, dig now in the wall": and when I had dug in the wall, look, a door. Webster's Bible Translation Then said he to me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Son of man,” He told me, “dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway. World English Bible Then he said to me, “Son of man, dig now in the wall.” When I had dug in the wall, I saw a door. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He says to me, “Son of man, now dig through the wall”; and I dig through the wall, and behold, an opening. Berean Literal Bible And He said to me: “Son of man, dig now into the wall.” And I dug into the wall, and behold, one opening. Young's Literal Translation and He saith unto me, 'Son of man, dig, I pray thee, through the wall;' and I dig through the wall, and lo, an opening. Smith's Literal Translation And he said to me, Son of man, break thou now, into the wall: and I broke through into the wall, and behold, one door. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to me: Son of man, dig in the wall. And when I had digged in the wall, behold a door. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to me: “Son of man, dig in the wall.” And when I had dug in the wall, there appeared one door. New American Bible Son of man, he ordered, dig through the wall. I dug through the wall—there was a doorway. New Revised Standard Version Then he said to me, “Mortal, dig through the wall”; and when I dug through the wall, there was an entrance. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he said to me, Son of man, dig in the wall; and when I had digged in the wall, behold, there I found a door. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to me: “Son of man, dig in the wall.” And I dug in the wall and I found a doorway OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said He unto me: 'Son of man, dig now in the wall'; and when I had digged in the wall, behold a door. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said to me, Son of man, dig: so I dug, and behold a door. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Vision of Idolatry in the Temple…7Then He brought me to the entrance to the court, and I looked and saw a hole in the wall. 8“Son of man,” He told me, “dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway. 9Then He said to me, “Go in and see the wicked abominations they are committing here.”… Cross References “Son of man,” He told me, Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Ezekiel 3:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” Ezekiel 3:17 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. “dig through the wall.” Ezekiel 12:5 As they watch, dig through the wall and carry your belongings out through it. Ezekiel 12:7 So I did as I was commanded. I brought out my bags for exile by day, and in the evening I dug through the wall by hand. I took my belongings out at dusk, carrying them on my shoulder as they watched. Job 24:16 In the dark they dig through houses; by day they shut themselves in, never to experience the light. So I dug through the wall Ezekiel 12:12 And at dusk the prince among them will lift his bags to his shoulder and go out. They will dig through the wall to bring him out. He will cover his face so he cannot see the land. 2 Kings 14:13 There at Beth-shemesh, Jehoash king of Israel captured Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Joash, the son of Ahaziah. Then Jehoash went to Jerusalem and broke down the wall of Jerusalem from the Ephraim Gate to the Corner Gate—a section of four hundred cubits. 2 Chronicles 36:19 Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. and discovered a doorway. Revelation 4:1 After this I looked and saw a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had previously heard speak to me like a trumpet was saying, “Come up here, and I will show you what must happen after these things.” John 10:9 I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. Revelation 3:8 I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. 2 Kings 21:5-7 In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. / He sacrificed his own son in the fire, practiced sorcery and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. / Manasseh even took the carved Asherah pole he had made and set it up in the temple, of which the LORD had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. 2 Kings 23:4-6 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. / Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. / He brought the Asherah pole from the house of the LORD to the Kidron Valley outside Jerusalem, and there he burned it, ground it to powder, and threw its dust on the graves of the common people. Jeremiah 7:30 For the people of Judah have done evil in My sight, declares the LORD. They have set up their abominations in the house that bears My Name, and so have defiled it. Jeremiah 16:18 And I will first repay them double their iniquity and their sin, because they have defiled My land with the carcasses of their detestable idols, and they have filled My inheritance with their abominations.” Treasury of Scripture Then said he to me, Son of man, dig now in the wall: and when I had dig in the wall, behold a door. Job 34:22 There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves. Isaiah 29:15 Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us? Jeremiah 2:34 Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search, but upon all these. Jump to Previous Dig Digged Door Doorway Dug Entrance Hole Making Opening WallJump to Next Dig Digged Door Doorway Dug Entrance Hole Making Opening WallEzekiel 8 1. Ezekiel, in a vision of God at Jerusalem5. is shown the image of jealousy 7. the chambers of imagery 13. the mourners for Tammuz 16. the worshippers toward the sun 17. God's wrath for their idolatry “Son of man,” He told me, The term "Son of man" is a title used frequently in the book of Ezekiel, appearing over 90 times. It emphasizes Ezekiel's humanity and his role as a representative of the people. This title is also significant in the New Testament, where it is used by Jesus to refer to Himself, highlighting His incarnation and identification with humanity (e.g., Matthew 8:20, Mark 2:10). “dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is the central figure in this passage, receiving visions from God. 2. Son of Man A title used for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a representative of the people. 3. The Wall Symbolic of barriers or hidden sins within the hearts of the Israelites, which God instructs Ezekiel to uncover. 4. The Doorway Represents the entrance to hidden abominations and idolatry within the temple, which God reveals to Ezekiel. Teaching Points Revealing Hidden SinsJust as Ezekiel was instructed to dig through the wall to uncover hidden abominations, we must allow God to reveal and address hidden sins in our lives. Spiritual Insight God provides spiritual insight to those who seek Him, enabling us to see beyond the surface and understand deeper spiritual truths. Repentance and Cleansing The uncovering of sin should lead to repentance and a desire for spiritual cleansing, aligning our hearts with God's holiness. Vigilance Against Idolatry We must remain vigilant against modern forms of idolatry, ensuring that nothing takes precedence over our relationship with God. God's Omniscience This passage reminds us that nothing is hidden from God; He sees all and desires truth in our innermost being. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 8:8?2. What does Ezekiel 8:8 reveal about God's awareness of hidden sins? 3. How can we ensure our hearts are open to God's examination? 4. What scriptural connections exist between Ezekiel 8:8 and Psalm 139:23-24? 5. How does Ezekiel's obedience in 8:8 inspire our spiritual discipline today? 6. What steps can we take to uncover and repent of hidden sins? 7. What does Ezekiel 8:8 reveal about the hidden sins of Israel's leaders? 8. How does Ezekiel 8:8 challenge our understanding of spiritual corruption? 9. What historical context is necessary to understand Ezekiel 8:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 8? 11. In Ezekiel 8:3-4, what evidence supports or contradicts the claim Ezekiel was physically transported to Jerusalem by a divine hand? 12. In Ezekiel 8:10, why would the temple contain images of 'creeping things' if this contradicts the temple's strict laws against idolatry? 13. In Deuteronomy 32:8, how do we reconcile the phrase 'sons of God' or 'sons of Israel' with other ancient texts, and why do historical records not clarify this discrepancy? 14. How does Micah 4:8 align with other prophecies about Zion's future when some passages (e.g., Ezekiel 5) predict destruction rather than restoration? What Does Ezekiel 8:8 Mean Son of man• God repeatedly addresses Ezekiel this way (Ezekiel 2:1; 3:1), underscoring his humanity in contrast to the Lord’s majesty. • The title reminds readers that the vision comes through a real man who must submit to divine revelation, like Daniel later would (Daniel 8:17). • It also highlights the prophet’s role as representative for the people, just as Christ—often called “Son of Man” in the Gospels (Matthew 20:28)—would perfectly embody humanity. He told me • The initiative is entirely God’s; Ezekiel does not invent or imagine the scene. “No prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation” (2 Peter 1:21). • Divine instruction carries absolute authority, echoing God’s directive to Jeremiah: “Do not say, ‘I am only a youth,’ for to all to whom I send you, you shall go” (Jeremiah 1:7). • The phrase assures us that what follows is God’s perspective on Israel’s hidden sin. “dig through the wall” • A literal action with symbolic force: the prophet must breach a barrier to expose what lies concealed. • Similar prophetic drama appears in Ezekiel 12:5, where he is told to dig through a wall as a sign of exile. • Walls often hide transgression—“The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right” (2 Kings 17:9). • The command shows that nothing can stay buried before the Lord (Psalm 139:11-12); He exposes sin to heal His people. So I dug through the wall • Ezekiel obeys without hesitation, modeling the prompt obedience of Noah (“Noah did everything that God commanded him,” Genesis 6:22) and Paul (“I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,” Acts 26:19). • Obedience precedes revelation; we often understand God’s purposes only after we act on His word. and discovered a doorway • The breached wall reveals an entry, symbolizing deeper access into the hidden chambers of idolatry soon described in Ezekiel 8:9-10. • What seemed solid and impenetrable gives way to God’s probing light—“There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed” (Luke 12:2-3). • The doorway also foreshadows hope: once sin is exposed, a path opens for repentance and restoration (1 John 1:9). summary Ezekiel 8:8 pictures God directing His prophet to break through a wall to uncover secret idolatry. The verse teaches that the Lord sees all, commands His servants to expose hidden sin, and rewards immediate obedience with deeper revelation. The discovered doorway reminds us that when God brings darkness to light, He also provides a way back to fellowship with Him. Hebrew “Sonבֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man,” אָדָ֖ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being He told וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say me, אֵלַ֔י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “dig חֲתָר־ (ḥă·ṯār-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 2864: To force a, passage, as by burglary, with oars through the wall.” בַקִּ֑יר (ḇaq·qîr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7023: A wall So I dug וָאֶחְתֹּ֣ר (wā·’eḥ·tōr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2864: To force a, passage, as by burglary, with oars through the wall בַּקִּ֔יר (baq·qîr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7023: A wall and discovered וְהִנֵּ֖ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! a doorway. פֶּ֥תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way Links Ezekiel 8:8 NIVEzekiel 8:8 NLT Ezekiel 8:8 ESV Ezekiel 8:8 NASB Ezekiel 8:8 KJV Ezekiel 8:8 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 8:8 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 8:8 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 8:8 French Bible Ezekiel 8:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 8:8 Then said he to me Son (Ezek. 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