Ezekiel 12:21
Ezekiel 12:21 in Multiple Translations
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
¶ And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
Another message from the Lord came to me, saying,
And the worde of the Lord came vnto me, saying,
And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying,
The LORD’s word came to me, saying,
And the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
Yahweh gave me another message. He said,
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezekiel 12:21
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Ezekiel 12:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֥י
דְבַר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֵלַ֥/י
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezekiel 12:21
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Ezekiel 12:21
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- Context
- Ezekiel 12:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 12:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 12:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:21
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 12:21
- Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 12:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:21
Context — The Presumptuous Proverb
19Then tell the people of the land that this is what the Lord GOD says about those living in Jerusalem and in the land of Israel: ‘They will eat their bread with anxiety and drink their water in dread, for their land will be stripped of everything in it because of the violence of all who dwell in it.
20The inhabited cities will be laid waste, and the land will become desolate. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’”
21Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
22“Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel: ‘The days go by, and every vision fails’? 23Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will put an end to this proverb, and in Israel they will no longer recite it.’ But say to them: ‘The days are at hand when every vision will be fulfilled.Ezekiel 12:21 Summary
[Ezekiel 12:21 is a simple yet powerful verse that reminds us that God speaks to his people through his prophets and his word. This verse shows us that God is always communicating with us, and we need to be listening, as seen in Psalm 95:7-8 and Hebrews 3:7-11. By paying attention to God's voice, we can gain wisdom, guidance, and comfort, even in difficult times, as promised in Isaiah 30:21 and Jeremiah 33:3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'Again the word of the LORD came to me' in Ezekiel 12:21?
This phrase indicates that Ezekiel is receiving a new message from God, separate from the previous one, and it emphasizes the divine origin of his prophetic words, similar to what we see in Ezekiel 1:3 and Isaiah 38:4.
How does this verse relate to the context of the surrounding verses?
Ezekiel 12:21 serves as a transition to a new message from God, which addresses the people's skepticism about the fulfillment of prophetic visions, as mentioned in Ezekiel 12:22-23, and it underscores the importance of trusting in God's word, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:22.
What can we learn from Ezekiel's experience of receiving the word of the Lord?
Ezekiel's experience teaches us about the importance of listening to and obeying God's voice, as emphasized in Isaiah 55:3 and John 10:27, and it encourages us to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's guidance in our lives.
How does this verse contribute to the overall message of the book of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel 12:21 contributes to the book's themes of God's sovereignty, judgment, and redemption, as seen in Ezekiel 12:19-20 and Ezekiel 36:22-23, and it highlights the prophet's role in declaring God's word to his people, as mentioned in Jeremiah 1:7-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can cultivate a deeper sensitivity to God's voice in my life, as Ezekiel did?
- How do I respond when I receive a challenging or unexpected message from God, and what can I learn from Ezekiel's example?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of trusting in God's word, even when circumstances seem uncertain or contradictory, as seen in Ezekiel 12:21-23?
- What are some common excuses or rationalizations that can prevent me from obeying God's voice, and how can I overcome them, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 12:21
And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying. After he had been a sign unto the people, in the two instances above mentioned; and they had hardened themselves against the belief of the things
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 12:21
And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:21
Ezekiel 12:21 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,Ver. 21. And the word of the Lord.] See Ezekiel 12:1.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:21
(21-28) These verses contain two distinct messages from the Lord (Ezekiel 12:21-28), both designed to meet the objection that warning prophecies had been uttered now for a long time, and as they had not come to pass there was no reason to expect their fulfilment, at least until some far distant future. It is always the tendency of sinful man to take this ground while experiencing the long-suffering and forbearance of God (see Ecclesiastes 8:11; Amos 6:3; Matthew 24:43; 1 Thessalonians 5:3); and the scoff, “Where is the promise of His coming?” will still continue to the end of time (2 Peter 3:4). In this case, the objection was evidently encouraged by false prophets (Ezekiel 12:24), and accordingly the following chapter is devoted to them.
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 12:21
21–28. Warning against despising of prophecy The prophet felt that such threats as those just uttered (Ezekiel 12:1-20) were neglected and little thought of. People disposed of such prophecies by saying that they did not come true; or, if they did not go so far, by saying that they referred to the distant future. Ezekiel warns them that Jehovah’s threatenings bear upon the present time, and that they shall be fulfilled.
Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 12:21
As in Ezek. 7, the nearness of the judgment is foretold. Ezekiel 12:22 The land of Israel - is put generally for the land where the children of Israel dwelt, whether at home, or in exile.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:21
21, 22. Those who are skeptical regarding the literal fulfillment of prophecy, and comfort themselves with the thought that they have often heard such threats of judgment but time passes (“the days