Ezekiel 12:17 kjv
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Ezekiel 12:17 nkjv
Moreover the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Ezekiel 12:17 niv
The word of the LORD came to me:
Ezekiel 12:17 esv
And the word of the LORD came to me:
Ezekiel 12:17 nlt
Then this message came to me from the LORD:
Ezekiel 12 17 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 4:7 | "Then you shall lay it on your right side, and bear the iniquity of the house of Judah; forty days I have appointed it for you, a day for each year." | Illustrates symbolic burdens of iniquity |
| Jeremiah 6:14 | "They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, ‘Peace, peace!’ when there is no peace." | Compares to false prophets promising peace |
| Jeremiah 24:9 | "and I will give them a nation to know me; and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, for they shall return to me with their whole heart.” | Conditional return and relationship with God |
| Jeremiah 28:11 | "and Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananiah the prophet in the presence of the priests and of all the people who stood in the house of the Lord, " | Prophetic confirmation against false words |
| Luke 21:28 | "Now when these things begin to happen, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." | Echoes the end result of judgment as redemption |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:3 | "While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape." | Similar theme of sudden destruction on complacency |
| Isaiah 51:22 | "Thus says your Lord, the LORD, even your God who pleads the cause of His people: “Behold, I have taken out of your hand the cup of trembling, the dregs of the cup of my indignation;" | God's indignation and removal of suffering |
| Habakkuk 1:5 | "“Look among the nations! Observe and be astonished! For I am doing a work in your days which you would not believe, though it were told you." | God's powerful and unbelievable work |
| Psalms 75:8 | "For a cup is in the hand of the LORD, and the wine is red, all full of mixture; and He pours out from this; surely all the wicked of the earth shall drain it, they shall drink it." | The cup of God's wrath |
| Jeremiah 5:12 | "They deny the LORD, and say, “He is nothing! Disaster will not come upon us, nor shall we see sword or famine.”" | Disbelief in God's judgment |
| Ezekiel 13:10 | "“Because, indeed, because they have misled my people, saying, ‘Peace!’ when there is no peace, and because, when the people build a flimsy wall, behold, they plaster it with whitewash," | Warning against false prophets again |
| Revelation 18:7 | "“To the same degree that she glorified herself and lived luxuriously, to the same degree give her torment and mourning; for she says in her heart, ‘I sit as a queen and am no widow, and will by no means see mourning.’" | Divine response to arrogance and luxury |
| Deuteronomy 28:65 | "“And among those nations you will find no rest, and there will be no resting place for the sole of your foot; but there the LORD will give you a trembling heart, failing eyes, and despair of soul." | The outcome of disobedience |
| Isaiah 40:2 | "“Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry to her, that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned; for she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins.”" | God speaking comfort after judgment |
| Jeremiah 15:1 | "Then the LORD said to me, “Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind would not be toward this people. Cast them out of my sight, and let them go!”" | God's resolve for judgment against persistent sin |
| Ezekiel 5:8-9 | "“and against you I will pronounce judgment and make an example of you among the nations." | God making Ezekiel an example |
| Amos 3:7 | "Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets." | God revealing His plans to prophets |
| 1 Peter 4:17 | "For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?" | Judgment beginning with believers |
| Jeremiah 29:8 | "“For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: ‘Do not let your prophets and your diviners who are among you deceive you, and do not listen to the dreams which you dream." | Warning against deceiving prophets |
| Proverbs 10:19 | "In a multitude of words vanity is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is prudent." | The danger of deceitful speech |
Ezekiel 12 verses
Ezekiel 12 17 Meaning
This verse signifies a direct and inescapable divine judgment upon Jerusalem, declared through the actions and prophecy of Ezekiel. The people are to tremble and be dismayed, understanding that their impending exile and the desolation of their city are the direct work of God in response to their sin. It highlights the seriousness of God's pronouncements and the guaranteed fulfillment of His word through His prophets, even amidst disbelief.
Ezekiel 12 17 Context
This verse is part of Ezekiel's prophecy delivered during the Babylonian exile. The surrounding context involves Ezekiel performing symbolic acts to illustrate the impending judgment and eventual restoration of Israel. Specifically, chapters 11 and 12 depict the lifting of God's glory from the Temple, symbolizing His departure due to the people's sin, followed by the condemnation of false prophets who reassured the people of peace. Verse 17 directly follows Ezekiel's act of packing his belongings as a sign of exile. It addresses the complacent people who believe the prophecies of peace are false, asserting God's imminent and unavoidable judgment. This message was crucial for the exiles who needed to understand the true state of affairs and God's righteous hand in their suffering.
Ezekiel 12 17 Word Analysis
- And (וְ - ve): A conjunctive particle, linking this verse to the preceding actions and declarations of judgment.
- said (וַיֹּאמֶר - vayomer): From the root אמר (amar), meaning "to say" or "to speak." Indicates divine communication or confirmation.
- unto (אֶל - el): A preposition indicating direction, to whom something is said.
- you (כֶּם - kem): Plural masculine pronoun, referring to the people of Judah, the recipients of the prophecy.
- again (עוֹד - od): Signifies repetition or continuation, emphasizing that this message of fear and judgment is a reinforcement of what has already been declared.
- saying (לֵאמֹר - lemor): Infinitive of amar, commonly used to introduce direct speech or explanation.
- Let (תִּרְעֲדוּ - tir'adu): Imperfect tense of רעד (ra'ad), meaning "to tremble," "to shake," or "to quake." It conveys a command or a prophesied inevitable response.
- not (אַל - al): A strong negative particle, a prohibition.
- your (קַלּוֹת - qallot): Feminine plural adjective, derived from קל (qal), meaning "light" or "easy." Here it likely refers to light matters or insignificant things that would not cause them to tremble, highlighting their current state of complacency.
- words (דְּבָרַי - d'varai): "my words." Referring to Ezekiel's prophecies or the pronouncements of God delivered through him.
- shall (וְיִמָּאֲסוּ - v'yima'asu): From the root מאס (ma'as), meaning "to reject," "to despise," or "to refuse." It indicates a coming consequence of God's people being despised or rejected because of their sin, or their futile attempts to reject God's message being rendered powerless.
- be (נִצְמַד - nitzmad): From the root צמד (tzamad), meaning "to be joined together" or "to cleave to." In this context, it conveys the idea of being firmly established or set in place, referring to the certainty of the judgment or their inevitable dismay.
- with (אֹתָם - otam): Direct object marker.
- dismayed (מְבוּסִים - mevusim): Participle from בוּס (bus), meaning "to tread down," "to trample," or "to be crushed." Implies utter defeat and a state of confusion or panic.
- you (כֶּם - kem): Plural masculine pronoun, referring again to the people.
Words/Group of Words Analysis:
- "Let not your words be few...": This phrase speaks to the futility of trying to dismiss God's judgments with brief or dismissive pronouncements. Their denial would be met with undeniable reality.
- "...tremble..." and "...dismayed...": These are strong terms indicating deep emotional and psychological distress, a direct result of God's overwhelming power and pronouncements becoming manifest.
- "...words...shall be set against them.": This highlights the binding nature of God's prophetic word. The words spoken by the prophet, empowered by God, are the instruments of judgment and will be undeniable proof and cause of their downfall.
Ezekiel 12 17 Bonus Section
The phrase "tremble" and "dismayed" (תִּרְעֲדוּ and מְבוּסִים) signifies not just physical shaking but also a deep, internal fear and loss of control. This echoes the experience of many in spiritual warfare, where doubts and anxieties can feel overwhelming. The emphasis on God's "words" being fulfilled points to the power and immutability of His promises and pronouncements, both for blessing and for judgment. The people’s rejection of Ezekiel's prophecies and their reliance on false peace highlights the ever-present danger of self-deception and the influence of deceptive spiritual leaders. True peace, the verse implies, comes only through obedience to God's word, not through its denial.
Ezekiel 12 17 Commentary
God, through Ezekiel, instructs that the people's disbelief and dismissiveness will not prevent the coming judgment. Their current comfort and false assurances are vain; they will indeed tremble and be dismayed when the reality of God's wrath unfolds. The "words" referred to are both the prophecies of judgment that they are ignoring and the very words that will come to pass, serving as evidence and cause for their fear. The judgment will be inescapable, and their spiritual rejection by God ("refuse them") or their internal spiritual collapse will be certain. This is a potent reminder that God’s prophetic word is authoritative and its fulfillment guaranteed, especially in matters of judgment against persistent sin and unbelief.