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Ezekiel 12:10
Tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘This burden concerns the prince in Jerusalem and all the house of Israel who are there.’
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God speaks through Ezekiel to the rebellious house of Israel in Jerusalem, responding to their direct question about his prophetic actions.
The words — הַמַּשָּׂא (ha.ma.Sa') translates literally as "the burden" or "oracle," marking a formal prophetic declaration. אֱמֹר ('e.Mor) means "say," commanding the prophet to deliver this specific message to the exiles.
The thread — The Hebrew term for "burden" structures formal prophetic judgments in Isaiah 13:1 and Isaiah 14:28. It also appears in 2 Kings 9:25 to frame a declared word of divine retribution.
Why it lands — The verse explicitly ties God’s oracle to Jerusalem’s ruling prince and the entire captive community. Readers must acknowledge that the warning targets present authority and collective rebellion, leaving no room for misdirection.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Say thou unto them, Thus saith the Lord God; This burden concerneth the prince in Jerusalem, and all the house of Israel that are among them.
Cross-references
- 2 Kings 9:25 And Jehu said to Bidkar his officer, “Pick him up and throw him into the field of Naboth the Jezreelite. For remember that when you and I were riding together behind his father Ahab, the LORD lifted up this burden against him:
- Isaiah 13:1 This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received:
- Isaiah 14:28 In the year that King Ahaz died, this burden was received:
- Jeremiah 21:7 ‘After that,’ declares the LORD, ‘I will hand over Zedekiah king of Judah, his officers, and the people in this city who survive the plague and sword and famine, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to their enemies who seek their lives. He will put them to the sword; he will not spare them or show pity or compassion.’
- Jeremiah 24:8 But like the bad figs, so bad they cannot be eaten,’ says the LORD, ‘so will I deal with Zedekiah king of Judah, his officials, and the remnant of Jerusalem—those remaining in this land and those living in the land of Egypt.
- Jeremiah 38:18 But if you do not surrender to the officers of the king of Babylon, then this city will be delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans. They will burn it down, and you yourself will not escape their grasp.’”
- Ezekiel 7:27 The king will mourn, the prince will be clothed with despair, and the hands of the people of the land will tremble. I will deal with them according to their conduct, and I will judge them by their own standards. Then they will know that I am the LORD.’”
- Ezekiel 17:13 He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land,
- Ezekiel 21:25 And you, O profane and wicked prince of Israel, the day has come for your final punishment.’
- Malachi 1:1 This is the burden of the word of the LORD to Israel through Malachi: