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And thou shalt eat it as barley cakes, and thou shalt bake it with dung that cometh out of man, in their sight.
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Verse 12 is found in chapter 4 of Ezekiel. The preparation of scarce food and restriction of water represent the famine that will accompany the siege. Food scarcity is interpreted as a consequence of judgment upon Israel’s rebellion. The symbolism communicates that military destruction will have daily effects on the population’s survival.
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Compare Ezekiel 4:12 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Gerstenkuchen sollst du essen, die du vor ihren Augen auf Menschenmist backen sollst.
Español · RVR1909 Y comerás pan de cebada cocido debajo de la ceniza; y lo cocerás a vista de ellos con los estiércoles que salen del hombre.
Español · NTBT Lo comerás como una torta de cebada; la cocerás a la vista de ellos sobre un fuego de excrementos humanos».
Français · LSG Tu mangeras des gâteaux d'orge, que tu feras cuire en leur présence avec des excréments humains.
Italiano · DIO1885 E mangia una focaccia d’orzo, che sia cotta con isterco d’uomo; cuocila in lor presenza.
Português · ARC E o que comeres será como bolos de cevada, e cozê-los-ás sobre o esterco que sai do homem, diante dos olhos deles.
中文 · RCUV 你要吃這餅像大麥餅一樣，在眾人眼前用人的糞烤它。」
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