22 “Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel: ‘The days go by, and every vision fails’?
Ezekiel 12:22
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Ezekiel 12:26–28
26 Furthermore, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 27 “Son of man, take note that the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now; he prophesies about the distant future.’ 28 Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD say…
Ezekiel 18:1–3
1 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge’? 3 As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, you will no…
Ezekiel 12:8–10
8 And in the morning the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 9 “Son of man, hasn’t the rebellious house of Israel asked you, ‘What are you doing?’ 10 Tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘This burden concerns the prince in Jerusalem and all the house of Isr…
Ezekiel 17:1–3
1 Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, pose a riddle; speak a parable to the house of Israel 3 and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘A great eagle with great wings and long pinions, full of feathers of many colors, came to Lebanon…
Jeremiah 23:25–27
25 “I have heard the sayings of the prophets who prophesy lies in My name: ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’ 26 How long will this continue in the hearts of these prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of the delusion of their own minds? 27 They suppose the dream…
Ezekiel 33:9–11
9 But if you warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from it, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life. 10 Now as for you, son of man, tell the house of Israel that this is what they have said: ‘Our transgressions and ou…
Ezekiel 20:48–49
48 Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.” 49 Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, they are saying of me, ‘Is he not just telling parables?’”
Ezekiel 33:16–18
16 None of the sins he has committed will be held against him. He has done what is just and right; he will surely live. 17 Yet your people say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ But it is their way that is not just. 18 If a righteous man turns from his righteousness an…
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