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His visions won’t come true for a long, long time.’ <a href="/esv/ezekiel/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, ‘The vision that he sees is for many days from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Son of man, take note that the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now; he prophesies about the distant future.’ <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/12.htm">King James Bible</a> Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are far off. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/12.htm">New King James Version</a> “Son of man, look, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many days from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, &#8216The vision that he sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies of times far off.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he beholds is for many years from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ <a href="/amp/ezekiel/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that Ezekiel sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies of the times that are far off.’ <a href="/csb/ezekiel/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Son of man, notice that the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees concerns many years from now; he prophesies about distant times.’ <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Son of man, notice that the house of Israel is saying, &#8216The vision that he sees concerns many years from now; he prophesies about distant times.&#8217 <a href="/asv/ezekiel/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of times that are far off. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of times that are far off. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Son of man, the people of Israel are saying, 'The vision that Ezekiel sees won't happen for a long time. What he prophecies will happen in the distant future.' <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Mortal man, the Israelites think that your visions and prophecies are about the distant future. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Son of Man, pay attention! The house of Israel keeps on saying, 'The vision that he's talking about concerns the distant future. He's prophesying concerning times that are far in the future!' <a href="/msb/ezekiel/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Son of man, take note that the house of Israel is saying, ?The vision that he sees is for many years from now; he prophesies about the distant future.? <a href="/net/ezekiel/12.htm">NET Bible</a> "Take note, son of man, the house of Israel is saying, 'The vision that he sees is for distant days; he is prophesying about the far future.' <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Son of man, look, 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.' <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are distant. <a href="/web/ezekiel/12.htm">World English Bible</a> “Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, ‘The vision that he sees is for many days to come, and he prophesies of times that are far off.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, The vision that he is seeing [is not] for many days, and he is prophesying of far-off times, <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Son of man, lo, the house of Israel are saying, The vision that he is seeing is for many days, and of times far off he is prophesying, <a href="/slt/ezekiel/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Son of man, behold the house of Israel saying, The vision which he saw is for many days, and for the times afar off he prophesied.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Son of man, behold the house of Israel, they that say: The vision that this man seeth, is for many days to come: and this men prophesieth of times afar off. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “Son of man, behold the house of Israel, those who are saying: ‘The visions that this one sees is many days away,’ and, ‘This man prophesies about times that are far away.’ <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Son of man, listen! The house of Israel is saying, “The vision he sees is a long time off; he prophesies for distant times!” <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Mortal, the house of Israel is saying, “The vision that he sees is for many years ahead; he prophesies for distant times.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Son of man, behold, the children of the house of Israel say, The vision that he sees is for the distant future, and he prophesies of the times that are far off. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> “Son of man, behold those of the house of Israel say: ‘The vision that this one sees is for many days, and he prophesies for distant times’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say: The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of times that are far off. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Son of man, behold, the provoking house of Israel boldly say, The vision which this man sees is for many days, and he prophesy for times afar off. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=2784" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/12.htm">The Presumptuous Proverb</a> …26Furthermore, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 27<a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">“Son</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of man,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">take note</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ḇêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">that the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ō·mə·rîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">is saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2377.htm" title="2377: he·ḥā·zō·wn (Art:: N-ms) -- Vision. From chazah; a sight, i.e. A dream, revelation, or oracle.">‘The vision</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/2372.htm" title="2372: ḥō·zeh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- See, behold. A primitive root; to gaze at; mentally, to perceive, contemplate; specifically, to have a vision of.">sees</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bîm (Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">is for many</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: lə·yā·mîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">years from now;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: nib·bā (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">prophesies</a> <a href="/hebrew/7350.htm" title="7350: rə·ḥō·w·qō·wṯ (Adj-fp) -- Or rachoq; from rachaq; remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially.">about the distant</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: ū·lə·‘it·tîm (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-cp) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">future.’</a> 28Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘None of My words will be delayed any longer. The message I speak will be fulfilled, declares the Lord GOD.’ ”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_peter/3-4.htm">2 Peter 3:4</a> “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.” <a href="/isaiah/5-19.htm">Isaiah 5:19</a> to those who say, “Let Him hurry and hasten His work so that we may see it! Let the plan of the Holy One of Israel come so that we may know it!” <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3</a> For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay. <a href="/jeremiah/17-15.htm">Jeremiah 17:15</a> Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!” <a href="/matthew/24-48.htm">Matthew 24:48</a> But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’ <a href="/luke/12-45.htm">Luke 12:45</a> But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk. <a href="/amos/6-3.htm">Amos 6:3</a> You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence. <a href="/zephaniah/1-12.htm">Zephaniah 1:12</a> And at that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish the men settled in complacency, who say to themselves, ‘The LORD will do nothing, either good or bad.’ <a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10</a> They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. <a href="/jeremiah/5-12.htm">Jeremiah 5:12-13</a> They have lied about the LORD and said: “He will not do anything; harm will not come to us; we will not see sword or famine. / The prophets are but wind, for the word is not in them. So let their own predictions befall them.” <a href="/matthew/16-3.htm">Matthew 16:3</a> and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times. <a href="/luke/17-26.htm">Luke 17:26-30</a> Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man: / People were eating and drinking, marrying and being given in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. / It was the same in the days of Lot: People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a> While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1-5</a> But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. / For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, ... <a href="/isaiah/28-14.htm">Isaiah 28:14-15</a> Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem. / For you said, “We have made a covenant with death; we have fashioned an agreement with Sheol. When the overwhelming scourge passes through it will not touch us, because we have made lies our refuge and falsehood our hiding place.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he sees is for many days to come, and he prophesies of the times that are far off.for<a href="/ezekiel/12-22.htm">Ezekiel 12:22</a> Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?<a href="/isaiah/28-14.htm">Isaiah 28:14,15</a> Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem… <a href="/daniel/10-14.htm">Daniel 10:14</a> Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/12-10.htm">Children</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-50.htm">Distant</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-16.htm">Far</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-9.htm">Future</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-10.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-25.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-24.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-27.htm">Prophesies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-9.htm">Prophesieth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-27.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/ezekiel/4-11.htm">Times</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-24.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-21.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-5.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/13-5.htm">Children</a> <a href="/daniel/4-22.htm">Distant</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-29.htm">Far</a> <a href="/ezekiel/39-22.htm">Future</a> <a href="/ezekiel/42-6.htm">Hence</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-5.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-3.htm">Prophesies</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-4.htm">Prophesieth</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-2.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-11.htm">Times</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 12</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/12-1.htm">Under the type of Ezekiel's removing</a> 8. <a href="/ezekiel/12-8.htm">is shown the captivity of Zedekiah</a> 17. <a href="/ezekiel/12-17.htm">Ezekiel's trembling shows the Jews' desolation</a> 21. <a href="/ezekiel/12-21.htm">The Jews' presumptuous proverb is reproved</a> 26. <a href="/ezekiel/12-26.htm">The speediness of the vision</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Son of man This title is frequently used for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a representative of the people. It is also a title Jesus used for Himself, highlighting His identification with humanity.take note that the house of Israel is saying The phrase indicates a direct command from God to Ezekiel to pay attention to the attitudes and words of the Israelites. The "house of Israel" refers to the collective people of Israel, often used to denote their spiritual state or rebellion.‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now; The Israelites are dismissing Ezekiel's prophecies as irrelevant to their current situation, believing them to be about a distant future. This reflects a common human tendency to ignore warnings that do not seem immediate. It also shows a misunderstanding or denial of the urgency of God's messages.he prophesies about the distant future.’ The people are skeptical of Ezekiel's prophecies, suggesting they are not applicable to their present circumstances. This skepticism is a recurring theme in the prophetic books, where people often doubt the immediacy or relevance of God's warnings. This attitude is contrasted with the New Testament call to be watchful and ready for the fulfillment of God's promises, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is called by God to deliver messages to the Israelites, often using symbolic actions and visions. 2. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_israel.htm">House of Israel</a> Refers to the people of Israel, particularly those in exile in Babylon. They are often depicted as rebellious and skeptical of prophetic messages. 3. <a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a> The period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, a significant event that shapes much of Ezekiel's prophetic ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_complacency.htm">The Danger of Complacency</a> The Israelites' belief that Ezekiel's prophecies were for a distant future led to complacency. We must guard against dismissing God's warnings as irrelevant to our current lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_god's_word.htm">The Urgency of God's Word</a> God's messages through His prophets are timely and urgent. We should approach Scripture with a readiness to act, understanding that God's timing may be different from our expectations. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> Despite skepticism, God's promises and warnings are certain. We are called to trust in His word and live in anticipation of its fulfillment. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_prophet.htm">The Role of the Prophet</a> Ezekiel's role as a prophet highlights the importance of faithful proclamation of God's truth, even when it is unpopular or ignored. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_readiness.htm">Spiritual Readiness</a> Just as the Israelites were called to be ready for God's actions, we too must live in spiritual readiness, prepared for Christ's return and the fulfillment of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 12</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'lord_of_the_sabbath'_mean.htm">What does 'Lord of the Sabbath' mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_ezekiel_12_22-25_predict_quick_judgment.htm">Why does Ezekiel 12:22-25 predict immediate judgment when other biblical prophecies suggest a different timeline for Israel's punishment?</a> <a href="/q/why_were_people_complacent_in_ezekiel_12_27.htm">Why did the people remain complacent in Ezekiel 12:27-28, suggesting the prophecy had little impact if it was truly from God?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'collective_salvation'_mean.htm">What does 'Collective Salvation' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“Son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of man, אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> Ruddy, a human being take note הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! that the house בֵֽית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc is saying, אֹֽמְרִ֔ים (’ō·mə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘The vision הֶחָז֛וֹן (he·ḥā·zō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2377.htm">Strong's 2377: </a> A sight, a dream, revelation, oracle that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are sees חֹזֶ֖ה (ḥō·zeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2372.htm">Strong's 2372: </a> To gaze at, to perceive, contemplate, to have a, vision of is for many רַבִּ֑ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> Much, many, great years from now; לְיָמִ֣ים (lə·yā·mîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day he ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are prophesies נִבָּֽא׃ (nib·bā) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> To prophesy, speak, by inspiration about the distant רְחוֹק֖וֹת (rə·ḥō·w·qō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7350.htm">Strong's 7350: </a> Remote, of place, time, precious future.’ וּלְעִתִּ֥ים (ū·lə·‘it·tîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> Time, now, when <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Ezekiel 12:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Ezekiel 12:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Ezekiel 12:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Ezekiel 12:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Ezekiel 12:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Ezekiel 12:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Ezekiel 12:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Ezekiel 12:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Ezekiel 12:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Ezekiel 12:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-27.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 12:27 Son of man behold they (Ezek. 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