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Ezekiel 12:22 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Ezekiel 12:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 12 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?”
Ezekiel 12:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezekiel 12:22
God addresses a skeptical proverb: 'Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?' The people had developed a cynical saying dismissing prophetic warnings—'days drag on, visions fail.' This reflects skepticism born from delayed judgment. Prophets warned for decades, yet Jerusalem still stood, creating false security and mockery of prophecy.The Hebrew mashal (מָשָׁל, 'proverb') indicates a popular saying, wisdom literature, or mocking taunt. Here it's clearly dismissive—people mocking prophetic warnings because imm...
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Cross-References for Ezekiel 12:22
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“that you use this proverb concerning the land of Israel”
“[The time] is not near to build houses: this [city] is the caldron”
“behold”
“that in the last days mockers will come”
“and cause the seat of violence to come near;”
“Let him make speed, let him hasten his work, that we may see it; and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw near and come, that we may know it!”
“or the prophet”
“and said”
“everyone who uses proverbs shall use [this] proverb against you”