Ezekiel 12:27

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

“Take note, son of man, the house of Israel is saying,‘The vision that he sees is for distant days; he is prophesying about the far future.’

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Referenced Verses

  • Dan 10:14 : 14 Now I have come to help you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision pertains to future days.”
  • Ezek 12:22 : 22 “Son of man, what is this proverb you have in the land of Israel,‘The days pass slowly, and every vision fails’?
  • 2 Pet 3:4 : 4 and saying,“Where is his promised return? For ever since our ancestors died, all things have continued as they were from the beginning of creation.”
  • Isa 28:14-15 : 14 The Lord Will Judge Jerusalem Therefore, listen to the LORD’s message, you who mock, you rulers of these people who reside in Jerusalem! 15 For you say,“We have made a treaty with death, with Sheol we have made an agreement. When the overwhelming judgment sweeps by it will not reach us. For we have made a lie our refuge, we have hidden ourselves in a deceitful word.”

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  • Ezek 12:21-26
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    21The LORD’s message came to me:

    22“Son of man, what is this proverb you have in the land of Israel,‘The days pass slowly, and every vision fails’?

    23Therefore tell them,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I hereby end this proverb; they will not recite it in Israel any longer.’ But say to them,‘The days are at hand when every vision will be fulfilled.

    24For there will no longer be any false visions or flattering omens amidst the house of Israel.

    25For I, the LORD, will speak. Whatever word I speak will be accomplished. It will not be delayed any longer. Indeed in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and accomplish it, declares the Sovereign LORD.’”

    26The LORD’s message came to me:

  • Ezek 12:1-3
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    1Previewing the Exile The LORD’s message came to me:

    2“Son of man, you are living in the midst of a rebellious house. They have eyes to see, but do not see, and ears to hear, but do not hear, because they are a rebellious house.

    3“Therefore, son of man, pack up your belongings as if for exile. During the day, while they are watching, pretend to go into exile. Go from where you live to another place. Perhaps they will understand, although they are a rebellious house.

  • Ezek 12:28
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    28Therefore say to them,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: None of my words will be delayed any longer! The word I speak will come to pass, declares the Sovereign LORD.’”

  • Ezek 11:4
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    4Therefore, prophesy against them! Prophesy, son of man!”

  • Ezek 12:8-10
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    8The LORD’s message came to me in the morning:

    9“Son of man, has not the house of Israel, that rebellious house, said to you,‘What are you doing?’

    10Say to them,‘This is what the Sovereign LORD has said: The prince will raise this burden in Jerusalem, and all the house of Israel within it.’

  • Ezek 40:4
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    4The man said to me,“Son of man, watch closely, listen carefully, and pay attention to everything I show you, for you have been brought here so that I can show it to you. Tell the house of Israel everything you see.”

  • Ezek 3:16-17
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    16At the end of seven days the LORD’s message came to me:

    17“Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you must give them a warning from me.

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    1The Sword of Judgment(21:6) The LORD’s message came to me:

    2“Son of man, turn toward Jerusalem and speak out against the sanctuaries. Prophesy against the land of Israel

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    12He said to me,“Do you see, son of man, what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the dark, each in the chamber of his idolatrous images? For they think,‘The LORD does not see us! The LORD has abandoned the land!’”

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    3For the message is a witness to what is decreed; it gives reliable testimony about how matters will turn out. Even if the message is not fulfilled right away, wait patiently; for it will certainly come to pass– it will not arrive late.

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    1A Lament for Tyre The LORD’s message came to me:

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    1A Parable of Two Eagles and a Vine The LORD’s message came to me:

    2“Son of man, offer a riddle, and tell a parable to the house of Israel.

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    1False Prophets Denounced Then the LORD’s message came to me:

    2“Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Say to the prophets who prophesy from their imagination:‘Listen to the LORD’s message!

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    15Ezekiel’s Wife Dies The LORD’s message came to me:

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    11Then he said to me,“Son of man, these bones are all the house of Israel. Look, they are saying,‘Our bones are dry, our hope has perished; we are cut off.’

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    4He said to me,“Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak my words to them.

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    12The LORD’s message came to me:

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    17The LORD’s message came to me:

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    1The Sins of Jerusalem The LORD’s message came to me:

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    26The vision of the evenings and mornings that was told to you is correct. But you should seal up the vision, for it refers to a time many days from now.”

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    17The LORD’s message came to me:

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    16those prophets of Israel who would prophesy about Jerusalem and would see visions of peace for it, when there was no peace,” declares the Sovereign LORD.’

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    7“As for you, son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you must warn them on my behalf.

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    17So he approached the place where I was standing. As he came, I felt terrified and fell flat on the ground. Then he said to me,“Understand, son of man, that the vision pertains to the time of the end.”

  • Ezek 14:2
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    2The LORD’s message came to me:

  • Dan 10:14
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    14Now I have come to help you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision pertains to future days.”

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    11The LORD’s message came to me:

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    30“But as for you, son of man, your people(who are talking about you by the walls and at the doors of the houses) say to one another,‘Come hear the word that comes from the LORD.’

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    17“‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Are you the one of whom I spoke in former days by my servants the prophets of Israel, who prophesied in those days that I would bring you against them?

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    8The LORD’s message came to me:

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    2“Son of man, turn toward the mountains of Israel and prophesy against them:

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    7Have you not seen a false vision and announced a lying omen when you say,“the LORD declares,” although I myself never spoke?