Ezekiel 12:21

21 The LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

Ezekiel 12:21 Meaning and Commentary

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 signified by them, because the time of their accomplishment was not yet.

Ezekiel 12:21 In-Context

19 "Tell the people of this land, 'This is what the Almighty LORD says about the people who live in Jerusalem and in the land of Israel: They will be worried as they eat their food and terrified as they drink their water. Their country will be stripped of everything because everyone who lives there is violent.

20 The cities where people live will be destroyed, and the country will become a wasteland. Then they will know that I am the LORD.'"

21 The LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

22 "Son of man, what is this proverb you have in Israel: 'Days go by, and every vision comes to nothing'?

23 "Tell the people, 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: I will put a stop to the use of this proverb. You will no longer quote it in Israel.' Instead, tell them, 'The time is near when every vision will come true.