Charles Ellicott Commentary Ezekiel 12:5

"Dig thou through the wall in their sight, and carry out thereby." — Ezekiel 12:5 (ASV)

Dig thou through the wall. —This is a subsequent action, as shown by Ezekiel 12:7. The wall was probably of adobe, sun-dried brick, the common building material of the country, and there was, therefore, no great difficulty in digging through it; but this way of entering the house indicates something of stealth and secrecy. He was to carry forth his goods openly through his door during the day, and then to re-enter at evening, and secretly to carry forth those things which he would not otherwise be allowed to take away.