Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Son of man, the Israelites are saying, ‘The vision he sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies about the distant future.’ New Living Translation “Son of man, the people of Israel are saying, ‘He’s talking about the distant future. His visions won’t come true for a long, long time.’ English Standard Version “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.’ Berean Standard Bible “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.’ King James Bible 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. New King James Version “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.’ New American Standard Bible “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.’ NASB 1995 “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.’ NASB 1977 “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.’ Legacy Standard Bible “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.’ Amplified Bible “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.’ Christian Standard Bible “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.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible 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.’ American Standard Version 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. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation "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.' Good News Translation "Mortal man, the Israelites think that your visions and prophecies are about the distant future. International Standard Version "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!' Majority Standard Bible “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.’ NET Bible "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.' New Heart English Bible "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.' Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible “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.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“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, Young's Literal Translation 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, Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSon 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. Catholic Public Domain Version “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.’ New American Bible Son of man, listen! The house of Israel is saying, “The vision he sees is a long time off; he prophesies for distant times!” New Revised Standard Version Mortal, the house of Israel is saying, “The vision that he sees is for many years ahead; he prophesies for distant times.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSon 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “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’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Son 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Presumptuous Proverb…26Furthermore, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 27“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.’ 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.’ ”… Cross References 2 Peter 3:4 “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.” Isaiah 5:19 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!” Habakkuk 2:3 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. Jeremiah 17:15 Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!” Matthew 24:48 But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’ Luke 12:45 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. Amos 6:3 You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence. Zephaniah 1:12 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.’ Isaiah 30:10 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. Jeremiah 5:12-13 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.” Matthew 16:3 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. Luke 17:26-30 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. ... 1 Thessalonians 5:3 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. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 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, ... Isaiah 28:14-15 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.” Treasury of Scripture 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 Ezekiel 12:22 Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth? Isaiah 28:14,15 Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem… Daniel 10:14 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. Jump to Previous Children Distant Far Future Hence House Israel Prophesies Prophesieth Prophesying Times Vision Way WordsJump to Next Children Distant Far Future Hence House Israel Prophesies Prophesieth Prophesying Times Vision Way WordsEzekiel 12 1. Under the type of Ezekiel's removing8. is shown the captivity of Zedekiah 17. Ezekiel's trembling shows the Jews' desolation 21. The Jews' presumptuous proverb is reproved 26. The speediness of the vision “Son of man” This phrase is a frequent designation for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and the distinction between him and the divine. In Hebrew, "ben adam" underscores the prophet's role as a representative of humanity, tasked with conveying God's messages. It serves as a reminder of the humility and responsibility inherent in his prophetic mission. The term also connects Ezekiel to Jesus Christ, who often used "Son of Man" to refer to Himself, highlighting His incarnation and identification with humanity. “the house of Israel” “is saying” “The vision” “he sees” “is for many years from now” “He prophesies” “of times far off.” Hebrew “Sonבֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being take note הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! that the house בֵֽית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc is saying, אֹֽמְרִ֔ים (’ō·mə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘The vision הֶחָז֛וֹן (he·ḥā·zō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2377: A sight, a dream, revelation, oracle that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are sees חֹזֶ֖ה (ḥō·zeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2372: To gaze at, to perceive, contemplate, to have a, vision of is for many רַבִּ֑ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great years from now; לְיָמִ֣ים (lə·yā·mîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day he ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are prophesies נִבָּֽא׃ (nib·bā) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration about the distant רְחוֹק֖וֹת (rə·ḥō·w·qō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious future.’ וּלְעִתִּ֥ים (ū·lə·‘it·tîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural Strong's 6256: Time, now, when Links Ezekiel 12:27 NIVEzekiel 12:27 NLT Ezekiel 12:27 ESV Ezekiel 12:27 NASB Ezekiel 12:27 KJV Ezekiel 12:27 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 12:27 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 12:27 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 12:27 French Bible Ezekiel 12:27 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 12:27 Son of man behold they (Ezek. 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