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Ezekiel 12:27

DoubtWaiting on God

25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’”

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

“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.’

28 Therefore 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.’”

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“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.’
KJV
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.
WEB
“Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, ‘The vision that he sees is for many days to come, and he prophesies of times that are far off.’
ASV
Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many day to come, and he prophesieth of times that are far off.
DARBY
Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days, and he prophesieth of times that are far off.
BLB
“Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many days, and times far off he is prophesying.’
ÅB
Menneskesønn! Se, Israels hus sier: Det syn han skuer, oppfylles først etter mange dager, og det er om fjerne tider han spår.
OTB
“Menneskesønn, se, Israels hus sier, ‘Visjonen han ser er for mange år fra nå, og han profeterer om den fjerne fremtid.’
B1930
Menneskesønn! Se, Israels hus sier: Det syn han skuer, opfylles først efter mange dager, og det er om fjerne tider han spår.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Daniel 10:14

    Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns those days.”

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  • 2 Peter 3:4

    “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.”

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  • 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’?

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  • Isaiah 28:14–15

    Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.

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