Ezekiel 12:21
“And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,”
Ezekiel 12:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
- DARBYDarby
- And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying,
Context: Ezekiel 12
19And say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord GOD of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and of the land of Israel; They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from all that is therein, because of the violence of all them that dwell therein.
20And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
21And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
22Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?
23Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord GOD; 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 effect of every vision.
About Ezekiel 12: Symbolic Acts and False Prophets
In the twelfth chapter of the book of Ezekiel, God instructs Ezekiel to perform several symbolic acts that represent the coming exile of Judah. These actions include packing a bag and digging a hole through a wall. The chapter also warns about false prophets who prophesy lies and deceive the people.
Commentary
The symbolic acts performed by Ezekiel in this chapter serve as a vivid portrayal of the imminent destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of Judah. The packing of the bag represents the hasty departure of the people while the hole in the wall symbolizes the breach in the city's defenses. God warns His people that judgment is coming and that they must repent from their sinful ways. Furthermore, the chapter highlights the danger of false prophets who claim to speak on behalf of God but actually deceive the people with lies. It is a powerful reminder that we must be discerning and test the words of those who claim to speak for God against the truth of His Word.