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For in your days, you rebellious people, I will fulfill whatever I say, declares the Sovereign LORD.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> For I am the LORD! If I say it, it will happen. There will be no more delays, you rebels of Israel. I will fulfill my threat of destruction in your own lifetime. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!” <a href="/esv/ezekiel/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> For I am the LORD; I will speak the word that I will speak, and it will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, but in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it, declares the Lord GOD.” <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/12.htm">King James Bible</a> For 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. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/12.htm">New King James Version</a> For I am the LORD. I speak, and the word which I speak will come to pass; it will no more be postponed; for in your days, O rebellious house, I will say the word and perform it,” says the Lord GOD.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For I the LORD will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, you rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it,” declares the Lord GOD.’” <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For I the LORD will speak, and whatever word I speak will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it,&#8221 declares the Lord GOD.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For I the LORD shall speak, and whatever word I speak will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I shall speak the word and perform it,” declares the Lord GOD.’” <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For I, Yahweh, will speak, and whatever word I speak will be done. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and do it,” declares Lord Yahweh.’” <a href="/amp/ezekiel/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For I the LORD will speak, and whatever word I speak will be accomplished. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and I will fulfill it,” says the Lord GOD.’” <a href="/csb/ezekiel/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But I, the LORD, will speak whatever message I will speak, and it will be done. It will no longer be delayed. For in your days, rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But I, Yahweh, will speak whatever message I will speak, and it will be done. It will no longer be delayed. For in your days, rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass.&#8221 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD. <a href="/asv/ezekiel/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> For I am Jehovah; I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall be performed; it shall be no more deferred: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I speak the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord Jehovah. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I will give them my message, and what I say will certainly happen. Warn those rebels that the time has come for them to be punished. I, the LORD, make this promise. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> For I am the LORD; I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall be performed; it shall be no more deferred: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I speak the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I, the LORD, will speak. Everything that I say will happen without any more delay. I will say something, and it will happen during your lifetime, you rebellious people, declares the Almighty LORD.'" <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> I, the LORD, will speak to them, and what I say will be done. There will be no more delay. In your own lifetime, you rebels, I will do what I have warned you I would do. I have spoken," says the Sovereign LORD. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Because I am the LORD, I'll speak and the message that I communicate will be accomplished without delay. While you continue to be a rebellious house, I'll speak the message and then fulfill it," declares the Lord GOD.'" <a href="/msb/ezekiel/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.?? <a href="/net/ezekiel/12.htm">NET Bible</a> For I, the LORD, will speak. Whatever word I speak will be accomplished. It will not be delayed any longer. Indeed in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and accomplish it, declares the sovereign LORD.'" <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For I am the LORD; I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall be performed; it shall be no more deferred: for in your days, rebellious house, will I speak the word, and will perform it,' says the Lord GOD." <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For I am the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall no more be prolonged: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD. <a href="/web/ezekiel/12.htm">World English Bible</a> For I am Yahweh. I will speak, and the word that I speak will be performed. It will be no more deferred; for in your days, rebellious house, I will speak the word and will perform it,” says the Lord Yahweh.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For I, YHWH, speak, "" The word that I speak—it is done, "" It is not prolonged anymore, "" For in your days, O house of rebellion, I speak a word, and I have done it, "" A declaration of Lord YHWH.” <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For I am Jehovah, I speak, The word that I speak -- it is done, It is not prolonged any more, For, in your days, O rebellious house, I speak a word, and I have done it, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.' <a href="/slt/ezekiel/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For I am Jehovah: I will speak, what word I will speak and it shall be done; it shall no more be protracted: for in your days, O house of contradiction, I will speak the word, and I did it, says the Lord Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For I the Lord will speak: and what word soever I shall speak, it shall come to pass, and shall not be prolonged any more: but in your days, ye provoking house, I will speak the word, and will do it, saith the Lord God. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For I, the Lord, will speak. And whatever word I will speak, it shall be done, and it shall not be delayed any more. Instead, in your days, O provoking house, I will speak a word and do it, says the Lord God.” <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/12.htm">New American Bible</a> for whatever word I speak shall happen without delay. In your days, rebellious house, whatever I speak I will bring about—oracle of the Lord GOD. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But I the LORD will speak the word that I speak, and it will be fulfilled. It will no longer be delayed; but in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and fulfill it, says the Lord GOD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For I am the LORD; I have spoken, and the word which I speak I shall perform it; and I shall no more delay it; for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and will perform it, says the LORD God. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because I AM LORD JEHOVAH, I have spoken and I speak the word and I do it, and I do not delay, and in your days, rebellious household, I shall speak the word and I shall do it, says THE LORD OF LORDS<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For I am the LORD; I will speak, what word soever it be that I shall speak, and it shall be performed; it shall be no more delayed; for in your days, O rebellious house, will I speak the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD.' <a href="/sep/ezekiel/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For I the Lord will speak my words; I will speak and perform them, and will no more delay, for in your days, O provoking house, I will speak the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/12-25.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=2764" 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> …24For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations within the house of Israel, 25<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ’ă·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">will speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">word</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ’ă·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">I speak,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wə·yê·‘ā·śeh (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and it will be fulfilled</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">without</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4900.htm" title="4900: ṯim·mā·šêḵ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3fs) -- To draw, drag. A primitive root; to draw, used in a great variety of applications.">delay.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: ḇî·mê·ḵem (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in your days,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4805.htm" title="4805: ham·me·rî (Art:: N-ms) -- Rebellion. From marah; bitterness, i.e. rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious.">O rebellious</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ’ă·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">I will speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: dā·ḇār (N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">a message</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wa·‘ă·śî·ṯîw (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs:: 3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and bring it to pass,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD.’”</a> 26Furthermore, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,…<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="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Matthew 24:35</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10</a> I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ <a href="/jeremiah/1-12.htm">Jeremiah 1:12</a> “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a> The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a> Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. <a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a> The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. <a href="/psalms/33-9.htm">Psalm 33:9</a> For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. <a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Matthew 5:18</a> For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. <a href="/lamentations/3-37.htm">Lamentations 3:37</a> Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it? <a href="/1_samuel/15-29.htm">1 Samuel 15:29</a> Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” <a href="/luke/21-33.htm">Luke 21:33</a> Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. <a href="/isaiah/40-8.htm">Isaiah 40:8</a> The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” <a href="/romans/4-21.htm">Romans 4:21</a> being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For 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, said the Lord GOD.I will<a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Ezekiel 12:28</a> Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord GOD.<a href="/ezekiel/6-10.htm">Ezekiel 6:10</a> And they shall know that I am the LORD, and that I have not said in vain that I would do this evil unto them.<a href="/numbers/14-28.htm">Numbers 14:28-34</a> Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: … in your<a href="/jeremiah/16-9.htm">Jeremiah 16:9</a> For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.<a href="/habakkuk/1-5.htm">Habakkuk 1:5</a> Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.<a href="/mark/13-30.htm">Mark 13:30,31</a> Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done… O rebellious<a href="/ezekiel/12-1.htm">Ezekiel 12:1,2</a> The word of the LORD also came unto me, saying, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/11-8.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-21.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-11.htm">Deferred</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-6.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/isaiah/46-13.htm">Delayed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-14.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/ezekiel/5-2.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-24.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-24.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/jeremiah/44-25.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/lamentations/2-17.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-22.htm">Prolonged</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-9.htm">Rebellious</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-20.htm">Soever</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-23.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-25.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-9.htm">Uncontrolled</a> <a href="/ezekiel/10-11.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-23.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Deferred</a> <a href="/daniel/9-19.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Delayed</a> <a href="/daniel/11-14.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Fulfilled</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-27.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-32.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Performed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Prolonged</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-12.htm">Rebellious</a> <a href="/matthew/18-18.htm">Soever</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/ezekiel/17-12.htm">Uncontrolled</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-26.htm">Word</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'; 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In the context of Ezekiel, God is asserting His power to communicate directly with His people through His prophets. This echoes the divine authority seen in other parts of Scripture, such as when God speaks to Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>. The use of "I, the LORD" underscores the personal nature of God's communication and His covenant relationship with Israel.whatever word I speak Here, the focus is on the certainty and reliability of God's word. In biblical times, a king's word was law, and God's word is portrayed as even more authoritative. This phrase assures that God's declarations are not arbitrary but purposeful and intentional, aligning with <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>, which states that God's word will not return void.and it will be fulfilled without delay This highlights the immediacy and inevitability of God's actions. Historically, the Israelites had experienced delays in the fulfillment of prophecies, leading to skepticism. However, this assurance counters any doubt, affirming that God's timing is perfect. This is reminiscent of <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3</a>, where the vision awaits its appointed time and will not delay.For in your days, O rebellious house The "rebellious house" refers to the Israelites, who were often described as stubborn and disobedient throughout the Old Testament (e.g., <a href="/deuteronomy/9-7.htm">Deuteronomy 9:7</a>). The phrase "in your days" indicates that the fulfillment of God's word will occur within the lifetime of the current generation, emphasizing the urgency and relevance of the prophecy.I will speak a message and bring it to pass This reiterates the certainty of God's word coming to fruition. The phrase "bring it to pass" is a common biblical expression for the fulfillment of prophecy, seen in passages like <a href="/1_kings/8-56.htm">1 Kings 8:56</a>. It underscores God's active role in history, ensuring that His plans are accomplished.declares the Lord GOD.’” The use of "declares the Lord GOD" serves as a formal conclusion to the prophetic statement, reinforcing its divine origin and authority. This formulaic ending is common in prophetic literature, emphasizing that the message is not from the prophet himself but from God. It is a reminder of God's ultimate control over the events of history, as seen throughout the prophetic books.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He is known for his vivid visions and symbolic acts. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who speaks through His prophets and ensures that His words are fulfilled. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_rebellious_house.htm">The Rebellious House</a> Refers to the Israelites, particularly those in exile, who have been disobedient and unfaithful to God's commands. 4. <a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a> The period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, serving as a backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecies. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> The event of God's spoken word coming to pass, emphasizing His sovereignty and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_faithfulness.htm">God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness</a> God's words are not idle; they carry the weight of His authority and will be fulfilled. Believers can trust in His promises and timing. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The rebellious nature of the Israelites serves as a warning. We are called to listen and respond to God's word with obedience and faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_god's_word.htm">The Urgency of God's Word</a> The phrase "without delay" reminds us that God's timing is perfect. We should live with an awareness of the immediacy and relevance of His word in our lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a> Prophets like Ezekiel are instruments of God's communication. We should value and heed the messages delivered through God's chosen messengers. <a href="/topical/g/god's_patience_and_justice.htm">God's Patience and Justice</a> While God is patient, His justice will prevail. We must not take His patience for granted but instead align our lives with His will.<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/does_ezekiel_14_align_with_nt_on_sin.htm">How does Ezekiel's teaching in chapter 14 align with or contradict the New Testament emphasis on personal responsibility for sin?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_we_captives_in_your_parade.htm">What are spiritual beings?</a> <a href="/q/does_ezekiel_43_7_conflict_with_omnipresence.htm">In Ezekiel 43:7, God declares His throne will be in the temple. Does this conflict with the doctrine of an omnipresent deity who cannot be confined?</a> <a href="/q/what's_zoar's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What are the 'not good' statutes in Ezekiel 20:25?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezekiel/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - The thought of ver. 93 is reiterated with emphasis. The rebellious house, whether at Tel-Abib or in Jerusalem (probably the word is used with special reference to the former), should see the word of Jehovah fulfilled in their own days. One notes how the prophet dwells on the word prolonged, as though that had specially stirred his indignation. So again - <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>because כִּ֣י ׀ (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I, אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I the LORD, יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will speak אֲדַבֵּר֙ (’ă·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue whatever אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’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 word דָּבָר֙ (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause I speak, אֲדַבֵּ֤ר (’ă·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue and it will be fulfilled וְיֵ֣עָשֶׂ֔ה (wə·yê·‘ā·śeh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make without לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no delay. תִמָּשֵׁ֖ךְ (ṯim·mā·šêḵ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4900.htm">Strong's 4900: </a> To draw, drag For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction in your days, בִֽימֵיכֶ֞ם (ḇî·mê·ḵem) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day O rebellious הַמֶּ֗רִי (ham·me·rî) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4805.htm">Strong's 4805: </a> Bitterness, rebellion, bitter, rebellious house, בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house I will speak אֲדַבֵּ֤ר (’ă·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue a message דָּבָר֙ (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause and bring it to pass, וַעֲשִׂיתִ֔יו (wa·‘ă·śî·ṯîw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD.’” יְהוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/12-25.htm">Ezekiel 12:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-25.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 12:25 For I am Yahweh (Ezek. 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