Ezekiel 12:27 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The people claim that Ezekiel's visions are about distant future events, not the present moment.
The Context of Ezekiel 12:27
The people dismiss Ezekiel's message as referring to a distant, irrelevant future.
What Does Ezekiel 12:27 Mean?
Here is another form of the denial: the people are saying that Ezekiel's visions refer to 'many days to come' and prophecy 'of the times that are far off.' They are arguing that whatever he is warning about is so distant as to be irrelevant to their current circumstances.
This is a variation of the earlier proverb. Rather than claiming judgment never comes, they are claiming it is so delayed as to be safely removed from the present. This allows them to continue in their current path without urgency or repentance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 12:27
What does Ezekiel 12:27 mean?
The people claim that Ezekiel's visions are about distant future events, not the present moment.
What is the context of Ezekiel 12:27?
The people dismiss Ezekiel's message as referring to a distant, irrelevant future.