Ezekiel 12:24
What does Ezekiel 12:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezekiel 12:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000For there shall be no more any false vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
KJV
King James Version · 1611For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901For there shall be no more any false vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For there will be no more false visions or smooth use of secret arts in Israel.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862For there is no more any vain vision, and flattering divination, In the midst of the house of Israel.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For there shall be no more any vain visions, nor doubtful divination in the midst of the children of Israel.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination in the midst of the house of Israel.
Context
v.23Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: 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 fulfilment of every vision.
v.24This passage
v.25For 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.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Lamentations 2:14
Thy prophets have seen for thee false and foolish visions; And they have not uncovered thine iniquity, to bring back thy captivity, But have seen for thee false oracles and causes of banishment.
- Romans 16:18
For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent.
- 1 Kings 22:11
And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron, and said, Thus saith Jehovah, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until they be consumed.
- 2 Peter 2:2
And many shall follow their lascivious doings; by reason of whom the way of the truth shall be evil spoken of.
- Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.
- Jeremiah 14:13
Then said I, Ah, Lord Jehovah! behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place.
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