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Text -- Ezekiel 12:26-28 (NET)

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12:26 The word of the Lord came to me: 12:27 “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.’ 12:28 Therefore say to them, ‘This is what the sovereign Lord says: None of my words will be delayed any longer! The word I speak will come to pass, declares the sovereign Lord.’”
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · Israel a citizen of Israel.,a member of the nation of Israel


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Prophecy | Procrastination | PROLONG | Israel | EZEKIEL, 2 | DEFER | Babylon | more
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JFB: Eze 12:27 - -- Not a mere repetition of the scoff (Eze 12:22); there the scoffers asserted that the evil was so often threatened and postponed, it must have no reali...

Not a mere repetition of the scoff (Eze 12:22); there the scoffers asserted that the evil was so often threatened and postponed, it must have no reality; here formalists do not go so far as to deny that a day of evil is coming, but assert it is still far off (Amo 6:3). The transition is easy from this carnal security to the gross infidelity of the former class.

Clarke: Eze 12:26 - -- In your days - will I say the word, and will perform it - Even these mockers shall live to see and feel this desolation. This is more particularly i...

In your days - will I say the word, and will perform it - Even these mockers shall live to see and feel this desolation. This is more particularly intimated in the following verses.

Clarke: Eze 12:28 - -- There shall none of my words be prolonged any more - He had waited to be gracious; they abused his mercy; and at last the protracted wrath rushed up...

There shall none of my words be prolonged any more - He had waited to be gracious; they abused his mercy; and at last the protracted wrath rushed upon them with irresistible force.

Calvin: Eze 12:26 - -- Here indeed such detestable blasphemy as we lately heard is not condemned in the Jews: but oblique ridicule, the tendency of which was first of all t...

Here indeed such detestable blasphemy as we lately heard is not condemned in the Jews: but oblique ridicule, the tendency of which was first of all to weaken all confidence in Prophecy, and then to get rid of all heavenly doctrine. Those who are now condemned by the Prophet did not dare to bluster against God with swollen cheeks, but when others concluded the Prophecies to be vain and frivolous, because the time was put off, they said — it may happen that God will accomplish what he has denounced against us by his servant: meanwhile let us feast securely as we shall be dead before these things can happen. We see, therefore, that there were two classes of men: some who utterly rejected God’s Prophets, and wantonly derided their threats: this gross impiety has been already exposed. But others neither openly nor distinctly pronounced God to be a liar, but put far away from them the performance of the prophetic announcement. We see that the former were so abandoned, that they all but openly derided God, so as to turn away all fear from their own feelings since God prorogued the time. For Jeremiah had spent his strength in vain for many years in daily summoning them by a loud trumpet to God’s tribunal, and in setting the Chaldeans before their eyes. Since he effected nothing, Ezekiel is chosen, and after he has inveighed against a fouler impudence in despising God, he now attacks the hypocrite who had not yet proceeded so far as to vilify God by the use of words. But as I have just remarked, the gliding down from this security to open contempt of God is easy. Those then who feign themselves quiet and without danger, since God patiently delays his judgments, at length determine him to be content with his own ease, and not to regard human affairs. Let us then be on our guard against the snares of Satan; and not only abhor the foul blasphemy of which the Prophet speaks, but as soon as God threatens us, let us prevent his judgment, and not promise ourselves a long period of escape, which may render us so stupid as to deprive us of all fear.

The house of Israel then said, he prophesies for many days. They did not openly assert that Ezekiel was speaking rashly and arrogating to himself the prophetic name, but they said that he prophesied for many days and a long period. Now he adds, thou shalt say unto them, it shall not be any lower put off Some thus interpret these words — all my discourses shall not be put off. They prefer a change of number, and resolve it thus — each of my words shall not be put. off. But the other view seems to suit the context better: it shall not be put off any lower, for the words which I utter I will execute Here again he confirms what we formerly saw: that God would not speak in vain, since he is not divided in opinion. It belongs to men to lie, and to utter vainly what they cannot perform, and to change their; nothing of the kind ought to be imagined of God, for his hand is always in union with his speech. 271

Defender: Eze 12:28 - -- It is dangerous to neglect the warnings in God's Word, for His Word will be fulfilled (Luk 12:45, Luk 12:46; Luk 21:34; 2Pe 3:3-10)."

It is dangerous to neglect the warnings in God's Word, for His Word will be fulfilled (Luk 12:45, Luk 12:46; Luk 21:34; 2Pe 3:3-10)."

TSK: Eze 12:27 - -- for : Eze 12:22; Isa 28:14, Isa 28:15; Dan 10:14; 2Pe 3:4

TSK: Eze 12:28 - -- There shall : Eze 12:23-25; Jer 4:7, Jer 44:28; Mat 24:48-51; Mar 13:32-37; Luk 21:34-36; 1Th 5:2, 1Th 5:3; Rev 3:3

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Eze 12:21-28 - -- As in Ezek. 7, the nearness of the judgment is foretold. Eze 12:22 The land of Israel - is put generally for the land where the children ...

As in Ezek. 7, the nearness of the judgment is foretold.

Eze 12:22

The land of Israel - is put generally for the land where the children of Israel dwelt, whether at home, or in exile. There was prevalent a disregard for the true prophets, which is ever followed by a recognition of the false. First, the true prophet is rejected because it is thought that his prophecies fail. Then men persuade themselves that if the prophecy be true it respects some distant time, and that the men of the present generation need not disturb themselves about it. Compare Jer 1:11; Amo 6:3; Mat 24:43; 1Th 5:2; 2Pe 3:4. Against both these delusions Ezekiel is commissioned to protest, and so to lead the way to his condemnation of his countrymen for their blind reliance on false prophets.

Poole: Eze 12:26 - -- Again for instructing some that were seduced by those scoffers forementioned.

Again for instructing some that were seduced by those scoffers forementioned.

Poole: Eze 12:27 - -- Some of the less judicious and the more credulous are abused by these sort of men. Say think, and hope, and so discourse it, that the prophet is a...

Some of the less judicious and the more credulous are abused by these sort of men.

Say think, and hope, and so discourse it, that the prophet is a good man and true prophet, but surely his visions look to after-times; we do not think his visions vain, but we hope they are not to come on us, and in our days. Now these God will have his prophet to instruct in this matter, which he doth in the next verse.

Poole: Eze 12:28 - -- Since it is an erroneous opinion they are brought into, it is not from contempt of my truth, but from weakness, warn them mildly, tell them the days...

Since it is an erroneous opinion they are brought into, it is not from contempt of my truth, but from weakness, warn them mildly, tell them the days are very near indeed, and there will be no adjournment. Now it will be done as soon as spoken almost, and God will make a short work with them in righteousness, and a very few days will bring his judgments to light.

Gill: Eze 12:26 - -- Again, the word of the Lord came to me, saying. This is repeated to confirm what was before spoken, and that they might assure themselves that there w...

Again, the word of the Lord came to me, saying. This is repeated to confirm what was before spoken, and that they might assure themselves that there would be a certain and speedy accomplishment of what the Lord had said by his prophet.

Gill: Eze 12:27 - -- Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say,.... Either they of the ten tribes in Babylon, or the Jews in Judea, who were also Israelites: th...

Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say,.... Either they of the ten tribes in Babylon, or the Jews in Judea, who were also Israelites: these the Lord directs the prophet to take notice of, and be a witness of what they said; since he himself, as a prophet, was concerned in it:

the vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are afar off; that is, according to them, the vision that Ezekiel the prophet saw concerning their ruin; and the prophecy which he delivered out relating to that was not to be fulfilled as yet; there were many days and years still to come; it was at a great distance, and so they put away this evil day far from them; they own that he had a vision and prophecy, but it respected future times, and distant ages; and therefore they did not trouble themselves with it; it gave them no great concern, because they considered it as afar off.

Gill: Eze 12:28 - -- Therefore say unto them, thus saith the Lord God,.... Carry this message to them from me, whether they will hear it or not; so shall it be: there s...

Therefore say unto them, thus saith the Lord God,.... Carry this message to them from me, whether they will hear it or not; so shall it be:

there shall none of my words be prolonged any more; the fulfilment of prophecies delivered in the name of the Lord by the prophets shall be no longer deferred, but shall quickly be:

but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord God: one jot and tittle of it shall not pass away till all be fulfilled; sooner may heaven and earth pass away than that shall; it is for ever settled in heaven, and shall be fulfilled on earth; he that has said it is of one mind, and none can turn him; and is able to do whatsoever he pleases.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

Geneva Bible: Eze 12:27 Son of man, behold, [they of] the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth [is] for ( g ) many days [to come], and he prophesieth of the times [t...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Eze 12:1-28 - --1 Under the type of Ezekiels's removing,8 is shewn the captivity of Zedekiah.17 Ezekiel's trembling shews the Jews' desolation.21 The Jews' presumptuo...

Maclaren: Eze 12:27 - --A Common Mistake And Lame Excuse " He prophesieth of the times that are far off.'--Ezekiel 12:27. HUMAN nature was very much the same in the exiles t...

MHCC: Eze 12:21-28 - --From that forbearance of God, which should have led them to repent, the Jews hardened themselves in sin. It will not serve for an excuse in speaking e...

Matthew Henry: Eze 12:21-28 - -- Various methods had been used to awaken this secure and careless people to an expectation of the judgments coming, that they might be stirred up, by...

Keil-Delitzsch: Eze 12:21-28 - -- Declarations to Remove all Doubt as to the Truth of the Threat The scepticism of the people as to the fulfilment of these threatening prophecies, w...

Constable: Eze 4:1--24:27 - --II. Oracles of judgment on Judah and Jerusalem for sin chs. 4-24 This section of the book contains prophecies th...

Constable: Eze 12:1--19:14 - --C. Yahweh's reply to the invalid hopes of the Israelites chs. 12-19 "The exiles had not grasped the seri...

Constable: Eze 12:21-28 - --2. The present judgment as evidence of divine faithfulness 12:21-28 This section contains two pr...

Constable: Eze 12:26-28 - --The imminent fulfillment of prophecies of Jerusalem's destruction 12:26-28 12:26-27 Some of the people were saying that the prophecies about coming ju...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) The name Ezekiel means "(whom) God will strengthen" [GESENIUS]; or, "God will prevail" [ROSENMULLER]. His father was Buzi (Eze 1:3), a priest, and he ...

JFB: Ezekiel (Outline) EZEKIEL'S VISION BY THE CHEBAR. FOUR CHERUBIM AND WHEELS. (Eze. 1:1-28) EZEKIEL'S COMMISSION. (Eze 2:1-10) EZEKIEL EATS THE ROLL. IS COMMISSIONED TO ...

TSK: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) The character of Ezekiel, as a Writer and Poet, is thus admirably drawn by the masterly hand of Bishop Lowth: " Ezekiel is much inferior to Jeremiah ...

TSK: Ezekiel 12 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Eze 12:1, Under the type of Ezekiel’s removing, Eze 12:8, is shewn the captivity of Zedekiah; Eze 12:17, Ezekiel’s trembling shews th...

Poole: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) BOOK OF THE PROPHET EZEKIEL THE ARGUMENT EZEKIEL was by descent a priest, and by commission a prophet, and received it from heaven, as will appea...

Poole: Ezekiel 12 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 12 Under the type of Ezekiel’ s removing of his household stuff is showed the captivity of Zedekiah and his people, Eze 12:1-16 . Unde...

MHCC: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) Ezekiel was one of the priests; he was carried captive to Chaldea with Jehoiachin. All his prophecies appear to have been delivered in that country, a...

MHCC: Ezekiel 12 (Chapter Introduction) (v. 1-16) The approaching captivity. (Eze 12:17-20) An emblem of the consternation of the Jews. (Eze 12:21-28) Answers to the objections of scoffers...

Matthew Henry: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Book of the Prophet Ezekiel When we entered upon the writings of the prophets, which speak of the ...

Matthew Henry: Ezekiel 12 (Chapter Introduction) Though the vision of God's glory had gone up from the prophet, yet his word comes to him still, and is by him sent to the people, and to the same p...

Constable: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) Introduction Title and Writer The title of this book comes from its writer, Ezekiel, t...

Constable: Ezekiel (Outline) Outline I. Ezekiel's calling and commission chs. 1-3 A. The vision of God's glory ch. 1 ...

Constable: Ezekiel Ezekiel Bibliography Ackroyd, Peter R. Exile and Restoration. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1968. ...

Haydock: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) THE PROPHECY OF EZECHIEL. INTRODUCTION. Ezechiel, whose name signifies the strength of God, was of the priestly race, and of the number of t...

Gill: Ezekiel (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL This book is rightly placed after Jeremiah; since Ezekiel was among the captives in Chaldea, when prophesied; whereas Jerem...

Gill: Ezekiel 12 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO EZEKIEL 12 In this chapter, under the sign of the prophet's removing household goods, is represented the removal of the king of Jud...

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