Ezekiel 12:27

Son of man, behold, the house of Israel say, The vision that he foreseeth is for distant days, and for times that are far off doth he prophesy.

Leeser Tanakh

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

26And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

28Therefore say unto them, Thus hath said the Lord Eternal, There shall not be delayed any more one of all my words; but whatever word I do speak shall be done, saith the Lord Eternal.

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Cross References

Ezekiel 12:22Son of man, what sort of proverb is that which ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are lasting long, and lost is every vision?

Amos 6:3[Ye] that deem far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;

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 →

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