King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Complete Jewish Bible:
The word of ADONAI came to me:
Berean Standard Bible:
Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
American Standard Version:
And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the word{H1697} of the LORD{H3068} came unto me, saying{H559},
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Commentary for Ezekiel 12:21
Ezekiel 12:21 is part of a larger prophecy delivered by the prophet Ezekiel, who was active during the Babylonian exile of the Jews in the 6th century BCE. The historical context is crucial to understanding the verse: Jerusalem had been conquered by the Babylonians, and many Jews were taken into exile. Ezekiel's ministry was to the exiles in Babylon, where he sought to explain the reasons for their predicament and to offer hope for the future.
The verse itself is the prelude to a specific message from God, indicated by the phrase "And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying." This formulaic introduction is used throughout the Hebrew Bible to signify a divine communication to a prophet. In the verses that follow, God addresses the people's proverb, "The days go by and every vision comes to nothing," which reflects their growing skepticism about the fulfillment of prophecies, particularly those concerning the restoration of Israel.
The themes of Ezekiel 12:21 and the surrounding verses include the reliability of divine prophecy, the need for repentance, and the assurance that God's word will come to pass, even if it appears delayed. God, through Ezekiel, is challenging the people's disbelief and assuring them that His promises are certain, despite their current circumstances. This passage serves to reinforce the authority of the prophetic word and to encourage the exiled community to maintain their faith in God's promises, despite the apparent silence or delay in their fulfillment. It's a call to trust in God's sovereignty and the truth of His revelation through the prophets.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1697
There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָּבָר
Transliteration: dâbâr
Pronunciation: daw-baw'
Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.