Ezekiel 12:24
“For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.”
Ezekiel 12:24 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For there shall be no more any vain visions, nor doubtful divination in the midst of the children of Israel.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For there shall be no more any false vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
- DARBYDarby
- For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination in the midst of the house of Israel.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For there shall be no more any false vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- For there is no more any vain vision, and flattering divination, In the midst of the house of Israel.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
Context: Ezekiel 12
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.
24For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
25For I am the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall be no more prolonged: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD.
26Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
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.