Ezekiel 12:22 nasb — "Son of man, what is this proverb you people have concerning the land of Israel, saying, 'The days are long and every v…

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""Son of man, what is this proverb you people have concerning the land of Israel, saying, 'The days are long and every vision fails'?"

— Ezekiel 12:22, NASB

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Ezekiel 12 — Context

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"Then say to the people of the land, 'Thus says the Lord GOD concerning the inhabitants of Jerusalem in the land of Israel, "They will eat their bread with anxiety and drink their water with horror, because their land will be stripped of its fullness on account of the violence of all who live in it.

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"The inhabited cities will be laid waste and the land will be a desolation. So you will know that I am the LORD."'"

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Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

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"Son of man, what is this proverb you people have concerning the land of Israel, saying, 'The days are long and every vision fails'?

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"Therefore say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD, "I will make this proverb cease so that they will no longer use it as a proverb in Israel." But tell them, "The days draw near as well as the fulfillment of every vision.

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"For there will no longer be any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel.

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"For I the LORD will speak, and whatever word I speak will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it," declares the Lord GOD.'"

Ezekiel 12:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 12:22 say?
Ezekiel 12:22 in the NASB reads: “"Son of man, what is this proverb you people have concerning the land of Israel, saying, 'The days are long and every vision fails'?”
Where is Ezekiel 12:22 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 22.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 12:22.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:22 in?
Ezekiel 12:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 12:22?
Ezekiel 12:22 reads (NASB): “"Son of man, what is this proverb you people have concerning the land of Israel, saying, 'The days are long and every vision fails'?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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