Ezekiel 12:22
“Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel? saying: ‘The days shall be extended in length, and every vision shall perish.’
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In Context
21And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
Cross References
Jeremiah 5:12They have denied the Lord, and they have said, ‘It is not him,’ and, ‘Evil will not overwhelm us. We will not see famine and the sword.’
Ezekiel 11:3saying: ‘Was it so long ago that houses were being built? This city is a cooking pot, and we are the meat.’
Ezekiel 16:44Behold, all who speak a common proverb will take this up against you, saying: ‘Like the mother, so also is her daughter.’
Amos 6:3You have been set aside for the day of disaster, and you approach the throne of iniquity.
Matthew Henry on Ezekiel 12:22-28
Message from God to the People; Impious and Deceitful Hopes. ( b. c. 593.) 21 And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, 22 Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth? 23 Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord God ; I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but say unto them, The days are at hand, and the effect of every vision. 24 For there shall be no more any vain vision nor… Read the whole commentary →