Ezekiel 12:27

Bible in Basic English (1941)

Son of man, see, the children of Israel say, The vision which he sees is for the days which are a long way off, and his words are of times still far away.

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Referenced Verses

  • Dan 10:14 : 14 Now I have come to give you knowledge of the fate of your people in the later days; for there is still a vision for the days.
  • Ezek 12:22 : 22 Son of man, what is this saying which you have about the land of Israel, The time is long and every vision comes to nothing?
  • 2 Pet 3:4 : 4 Saying, Where is the hope of his coming? From the death of the fathers till now everything has gone on as it was from the making of the world.
  • Isa 28:14-15 : 14 Give ear then to the word of the Lord, you men of pride, the rulers of this people in Jerusalem: 15 Because you have said, We have made death our friend, and with the underworld we have made an agreement; when the overflowing waters come through they will not come near us; for we are looking to false words for help, taking cover in what is untrue:

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    21And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

    22Son of man, what is this saying which you have about the land of Israel, The time is long and every vision comes to nothing?

    23For this cause say to them, This is what the Lord has said: I have made this saying come to an end, and it will no longer be used as a common saying in Israel; but say to them, The days are near, and the effect of every vision.

    24For there will be no more false visions or smooth use of secret arts in Israel.

    25For I am the Lord; I will say the word and what I say I will do; it will not be put off: for in your days, O uncontrolled people, I will say the word and do it, says the Lord.

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

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    1And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

    2Son of man, you are living among an uncontrolled people, who have eyes to see but see not, and ears for hearing but they do not give ear; for they are an uncontrolled people.

    3And you, O son of man, by day, before their eyes, get ready the vessels of one who is taken away, and go away from your place to another place before their eyes: it may be that they will see, though they are an uncontrolled people.

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    28Say to them then, This is what the Lord has said: Not one of my words will be put off any longer, but what I say I will do, says the Lord.

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    8And in the morning the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

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