Ezekiel 12:27 web — Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he sees is for many day to come, and he prophesies…

World English Bible

"Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he sees is for many day to come, and he prophesies of times that are far off."

— Ezekiel 12:27, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 12 — Context

24

For there shall be no more any false vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.

25

For I am Yahweh; I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall be performed; it shall be no more deferred: for in your days, rebellious house, will I speak the word, and will perform it, says the Lord Yahweh.

26

Again the word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

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Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he sees is for many day to come, and he prophesies of times that are far off.

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Therefore tell them, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: None of my words shall be deferred any more, but the word which I shall speak shall be performed, says the Lord Yahweh.

Ezekiel 12:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 12:27 say?
Ezekiel 12:27 in the World English Bible reads: “Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he sees is for many day to come, and he prophesies of times that are far off.”
Where is Ezekiel 12:27 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 12:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 12, verse 27.
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 12:27.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 12:27 in?
Ezekiel 12:27 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 12:27?
Ezekiel 12:27 reads (WEB): “Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he sees is for many day to come, and he prophesies of times that are far off.” 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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