Ezekiel 13:12 nasb — "Behold, when the wall has fallen, will you not be asked, 'Where is the plaster with which you plastered it?'"

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""Behold, when the wall has fallen, will you not be asked, 'Where is the plaster with which you plastered it?'""

— Ezekiel 13:12, NASB

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Ezekiel 13 — Context

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"So My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and utter lying divinations. They will have no place in the council of My people, nor will they be written down in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel, that you may know that I am the Lord GOD.

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"It is definitely because they have misled My people by saying, 'Peace!' when there is no peace. And when anyone builds a wall, behold, they plaster it over with whitewash;

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so tell those who plaster it over with whitewash, that it will fall. A flooding rain will come, and you, O hailstones, will fall; and a violent wind will break out.

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"Behold, when the wall has fallen, will you not be asked, 'Where is the plaster with which you plastered it?'"

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Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, "I will make a violent wind break out in My wrath. There will also be in My anger a flooding rain and hailstones to consume it in wrath.

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"So I will tear down the wall which you plastered over with whitewash and bring it down to the ground, so that its foundation is laid bare; and when it falls, you will be consumed in its midst. And you will know that I am the LORD.

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"Thus I will spend My wrath on the wall and on those who have plastered it over with whitewash; and I will say to you, 'The wall is gone and its plasterers are gone,

Ezekiel 13:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 13:12 say?
Ezekiel 13:12 in the NASB reads: “"Behold, when the wall has fallen, will you not be asked, 'Where is the plaster with which you plastered 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 (NASB): “"Behold, when the wall has fallen, will you not be asked, 'Where is the plaster with which you plastered 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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