Ezekiel 12:23 bbe — For 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 long…

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"For 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."

— Ezekiel 12:23, Bible in Basic English

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Ezekiel 12:23 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: 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 fulfilment of every vision. ”

  • WEB

    “Tell them therefore, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but tell them, The days are at hand, and the fulfillment of every vision.”

  • NET

    “Therefore 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.”

Ezekiel 12 — Context

20

And the peopled towns will be made waste, and the land will become a wonder; and you will be certain that I am the Lord.

21

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

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?

23

For 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.

24

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

25

For 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.

26

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

Ezekiel 12:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 12:23 say?
Ezekiel 12:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For 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.”
Where is Ezekiel 12:23 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 23.
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 12:23.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:23 in?
Ezekiel 12:23 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 12:23?
Ezekiel 12:23 reads (BBE): “For 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.” 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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