Ezekiel 12:27

“Son of man, take note that the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now; he prophesies about the distant future.’

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are far off.

In Context

26Furthermore, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

28Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘None of My words will be delayed any longer. The message I speak will be fulfilled, declares the Lord GOD.’”

Read all of Ezekiel 12

Cross References

Ezekiel 12:22“Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel: ‘The days go by, and every vision fails’?

Amos 6:3You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence.

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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Ezekiel 12:27