Ezekiel 13:12 cpdv — So then, behold: when the wall has fallen, will it not be said to you: ‘Where is the mortar with which you covered it?’

Catholic Public Domain Version

"So then, behold: when the wall has fallen, will it not be said to you: ‘Where is the mortar with which you covered it?’ "

— Ezekiel 13:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezekiel 13 — Context

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And my hand will be over the prophets who are seeing emptiness and divining lies. They shall not be in the council of my people, and they shall not be written in the writing of the house of Israel. Neither shall they enter into the land of Israel. And you shall know that I am the Lord God.

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For they have deceived my people, saying, ‘Peace,’ and there is no peace. And they have built a wall, but they have covered it in clay without straw.

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Say to those who spread mortar without mixing, that it will fall apart. For there will be an inundating rain, and I will cause full-grown hailstones to rush down from above, and a windstorm to dissipate it.

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So then, behold: when the wall has fallen, will it not be said to you: ‘Where is the mortar with which you covered it?’

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Because of this, thus says the Lord God: And I will cause a violent wind to burst forth in my indignation, and there will be an inundating rain in my fury, and great hailstones in wrath, to consume.

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And I will destroy the wall that you have covered without tempering it. And I will level it to the ground, and its foundation will be revealed. And it will fall and be consumed in its midst. And you shall know that I am the Lord.

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And I will fulfill my indignation against the wall, and against those who cover it without mixing the mortar, and I will say to you: The wall is no more, and those who covered it are no more:

Ezekiel 13:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 13:12 say?
Ezekiel 13:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “So then, behold: when the wall has fallen, will it not be said to you: ‘Where is the mortar with which you covered it?’ ”
Where is Ezekiel 13:12 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 13:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 13, verse 12.
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 13:12.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 13:12 in?
Ezekiel 13:12 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 13:12?
Ezekiel 13:12 reads (CPDV): “So then, behold: when the wall has fallen, will it not be said to you: ‘Where is the mortar with which you covered it?’ ” 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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