Ezekiel 12:24
Ezekiel 12:24 in Multiple Translations
For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations within the house of Israel,
For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
For there shall be no more any false vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
For there will be no more false visions or smooth use of secret arts in Israel.
There won't be any more false visions or fake prophecies among the Israelites,
For no vision shall be any more in vaine, neither shall there bee any flattering diuination within the house of Israel.
For there is no more any vain vision, and flattering divination, In the midst of the house of Israel.
For there will be no more any false vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
For there shall no more be any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel.
For there shall be no more any vain visions, nor doubtful divination in the midst of the children of Israel.
No longer willfalse prophets tell to the Israeli people false visions, or prophecies that try to please people.
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Study Notes — Ezekiel 12:24
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- Cross References
- Ezekiel 12:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 12:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 12:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:24
- Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 12:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:24
- Sermons on Ezekiel 12:24
Context — The Presumptuous Proverb
24For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations within the house of Israel,
25because 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.’” 26Furthermore, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 14:13–16 | “Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’” “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. Therefore this is what the LORD says about the prophets who prophesy in My name: I did not send them, yet they say, ‘No sword or famine will touch this land.’ By sword and famine these very prophets will meet their end! And the people to whom they prophesy will be thrown into the streets of Jerusalem because of famine and sword. There will be no one to bury them or their wives, their sons or their daughters. I will pour out their own evil upon them. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 13:23 | therefore you will no longer see false visions or practice divination. I will deliver My people from your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD.” |
| 3 | Zechariah 13:2–4 | And on that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will erase the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered. I will also remove the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land. And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through. And on that day every prophet who prophesies will be ashamed of his vision, and he will not put on a hairy cloak in order to deceive. |
| 4 | 1 Thessalonians 2:5 | As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness! |
| 5 | 1 Kings 22:11–13 | Now Zedekiah son of Chenaanah had made for himself iron horns and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘With these you shall gore the Arameans until they are finished off.’” And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, “Go up to Ramoth-gilead and prosper, for the LORD will deliver it into the hand of the king.” Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” |
| 6 | Romans 16:18 | For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 23:14–29 | And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.” Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says concerning the prophets: “I will feed them wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink, for from the prophets of Jerusalem ungodliness has spread throughout the land.” This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’ But which of them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and obeyed it? Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone out with fury, a whirlwind swirling down upon the heads of the wicked. The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly. I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.” “Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away?” “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. “I have heard the sayings of the prophets who prophesy lies in My name: ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’ How long will this continue in the hearts of these prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of the delusion of their own minds? They suppose the dreams that they tell one another will make My people forget My name, just as their fathers forgot My name through the worship of Baal. Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD. “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” |
| 8 | 2 Peter 2:2–3 | Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 13:6 | They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. |
| 10 | 1 Kings 22:17 | So Micaiah declared: “I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd. And the LORD said, ‘These people have no master; let each one return home in peace.’” |
Ezekiel 12:24 Summary
[Ezekiel 12:24 tells us that God will stop false visions and prophecies in Israel, so only true and trustworthy messages from Him will remain. This means we can trust that God will always guide us with truth and integrity, as seen in Psalm 119:160, where it says that God's word is true from the beginning.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that there will be no more false visions within the house of Israel?
This means that God will put an end to the misleading and deceptive prophecies that were prevalent in Israel, and only true and trustworthy visions from Him will remain, as seen in Ezekiel 12:24 and supported by Deuteronomy 18:22.
How can we distinguish between true and false visions or prophecies?
We can discern true prophecies by looking for fulfillment, as stated in Deuteronomy 18:22, and by testing them against the teachings of Scripture, as advised in 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21.
Is this verse saying that all visions or prophecies will cease in Israel?
No, Ezekiel 12:24 is specifically referring to the cessation of false visions, not all visions, as God will continue to speak and guide His people through true prophets and visions, as seen in Jeremiah 23:28-29.
What is the significance of God speaking and fulfilling His words without delay?
This emphasizes God's power, faithfulness, and urgency in fulfilling His plans and promises, as stated in Ezekiel 12:25, and is reminiscent of Isaiah 55:11, where God's word always accomplishes its purpose.
Reflection Questions
- What role do you think false visions or prophecies play in leading people away from God, and how can we protect ourselves from their influence?
- How can we, like the Israelites, be more discerning and attentive to the true voice of God in our lives?
- In what ways can we apply the principle of testing prophecies and visions against Scripture in our own lives and communities?
- What does it mean for you personally that God will fulfill His words without delay, and how should this truth shape your trust and obedience to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 12:24
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezekiel 12:24
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:24
Trapp's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:24
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:24
Cambridge Bible on Ezekiel 12:24
Whedon's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:24
Sermons on Ezekiel 12:24
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The Incredible Signs That Follow Those Who Believe by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four judgments that God will bring upon his people. These judgments include the sword to slay, the dogs to tear, the fowls of the heaven, |
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Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire-Ii Interview: Jim Cymbala by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the decline of Sunday night services and the lack of depth in preaching. He emphasizes the importance of genuine motives and preparation in de |
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Spiritual Fathers by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher discusses how Satan tries to attack believers and how we can learn from this to help ourselves and others. The preacher emphasizes the importance of ma |
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Religious News by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot emphasizes the importance of focusing on spiritual edification rather than being consumed by the gossip and news-mongering prevalent in the religious world. He caution |
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Epistle 191 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of adhering to the single, true language inspired by the Spirit of God, warning against the confusion and hypocrisy that arises from adopting t |
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Epistle 187 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about dwelling in the love of God together to be built up, warning against enmity, discord, and worldly wisdom that lead to disobedience and questioning. He emp |
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Beware of False Prophets by Sandeep Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing the problem of sin in all individuals, both Christians and non-Christians. It highlights Jesus as the solution to the problem o |





