Ezekiel 12:25

Verse

because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’”

American Standard Version (1901)

For I am Jehovah; I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall be performed; it shall be no more deferred: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I speak the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

For I am the Lord; I will say the word and what I say I will do; it will not be put off: for in your days, O uncontrolled people, I will say the word and do it, says the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For I the Lord will speak: and what word soever I shall speak, it shall come to pass, and shall not be prolonged any more: but in your days, ye provoking house, I will speak the word, and will do it, saith the Lord God.

Free Bible Version

because I, the Lord, will say whatever I choose to say, and it will happen immediately. Right now, you rebellious people, I will say something and make sure it happens, declares the Lord God.”

King James (Authorized) Version

For I am the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall be no more prolonged: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD.

Translation for Translators

Instead, I, Yahweh, will say what I want to tell the people, and what I predict will quickly happen. You rebellious people, I will cause to happen everything that I say will happen. That is what I, Yahweh the Lord, say.’ ”

Unlocked Literal Bible

For I am Yahweh! I speak, and I carry out the words that I speak. The matter will no longer be delayed. For I will speak this word in your days, rebellious house, and I will carry it out!—this is the Lord Yahweh's declaration.'”

Noah Webster Bible

For I am the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall no more be prolonged: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD.

World English Bible

For I am Yahweh. I will speak, and the word that I speak will be performed. It will be no more deferred; for in your days, rebellious house, I will speak the word and will perform it,” says the Lord Yahweh.’”

Young's Literal Translation

For I [am] Jehovah, I speak, The word that I speak — it is done, It is not prolonged any more, For, in your days, O rebellious house, I speak a word, and I have done it, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.'

Context

The Presumptuous Proverb

²⁴For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations within the house of Israel,²⁵because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’”

Sermons

The Certainty of All the Promises of God

Bob Hoekstra

Summary

In Ezekiel 12:25, God speaks through the prophet Ezekiel, emphasizing that the days of delay in fulfilling His prophecies are over. The Lord assures that what He speaks will be fulfilled without delay, underscoring His faithfulness and sovereignty. This verse serves as a reminder of God's perfect timing and the certainty of His word coming to pass, encouraging trust and obedience in His promises. It also highlights the importance of being prepared and living in alignment with God's will, as His plans will be accomplished in His appointed time.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

word . . . shall come to pass--in opposition to their scoff "the vision faileth" (Eze 12:22). The repetition, "I will speak . . . speak," &c. (or as FAIRBAIRN, "For I, Jehovah, will speak whatever word I shall speak, and it shall be done") implies that whenever God speaks, the effect must follow; for God, who speaks, is not divided in Himself (Eze 12:28; Isa 55:11; Dan 9:12; Luk 21:33). no more prolonged--in opposition to the scoff (Eze 12:22), "The days are prolonged." in your days--while you are living (compare Mat 24:34).