Ezekiel 12:28

Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; There shall none of my words be prolonged any more, but the word which I have spoken shall be done, saith the Lord GOD.

Therefore say {H559} unto them, Thus saith {H559} the Lord {H136} GOD {H3069}; There shall none of my words {H1697} be prolonged {H4900} any more, but the word {H1697} which I have spoken {H1696} shall be done {H6213}, saith {H5002} the Lord {H136} GOD {H3069}.

Therefore, say to them that Adonai ELOHIM says, 'None of my words will be delayed any more, but the word that I speak will be accomplished,' says Adonai ELOHIM."

Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘None of My words will be delayed any longer. The message I speak will be fulfilled, declares the Lord GOD.’”

Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: There shall none of my words be deferred any more, but the word which I shall speak shall be performed, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Ezekiel 12:28 delivers a powerful declaration from the Lord GOD, directly confronting the skepticism and complacency prevalent among the exiles in Babylon. This verse follows a series of prophecies where Ezekiel dramatically illustrates the impending exile and the swiftness of Jerusalem's fall, contrasting sharply with the people's belief that God's judgments were distant or merely figurative.

Context

During the time of the prophet Ezekiel, the Jewish people in exile were prone to dismissing prophetic warnings, believing that God's words were either for a far-off future or would never actually come to pass. They had proverbs like, "The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth" (Ezekiel 12:22) and "The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are far off" (Ezekiel 12:27). This specific declaration in verse 28 is God's direct refutation of such thinking, emphasizing the immediate and certain fulfillment of His spoken word, particularly regarding the judgment on Judah and Jerusalem, which was imminent.

Key Themes

  • Divine Immediacy: The central message is that God's words will no longer be "prolonged" or delayed. The time for waiting is over; the prophecies are about to be fulfilled. This underscores God's active involvement in history and His precise timing.
  • Certainty of God's Word: This verse reaffirms the absolute reliability and faithfulness of God to His promises and warnings. What He has spoken "shall be done." There is no uncertainty or possibility of failure in His declarations.
  • Accountability and Judgment: For the people of Judah, this meant that the consequences of their disobedience were at hand. The imminent destruction of Jerusalem and the full extent of the Babylonian captivity were not distant threats but immediate realities.

Linguistic Insights

The KJV phrase "prolonged any more" translates the Hebrew word mashakh (מָשַׁךְ), which means to draw out, lengthen, or delay. The contrast is with "shall be done," from the Hebrew asah (עָשָׂה), meaning to make, do, or accomplish. The repetition of "saith the Lord GOD" (Adonai Yahweh) twice in the verse powerfully emphasizes the divine authority and unwavering resolve behind this declaration. It signifies that the sovereign Lord, who is faithful to His covenant, is speaking.

Practical Application

Ezekiel 12:28 holds timeless relevance. It serves as a potent reminder that God's word, whether of promise or warning, is not idle. For believers, it reinforces trust in God's perfect timing and the certainty of His prophetic word being accomplished. It challenges us to take God's declarations seriously, to live in light of His truth, and to recognize that His plans unfold according to His divine will, not according to human timelines or skepticism. It encourages urgency in responding to His call and warns against spiritual complacency, knowing that "the word which I have spoken shall be done."

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ezekiel 12:23

    Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but say unto them, The days are at hand, and the effect of every vision.

  • Ezekiel 12:25

    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.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:2

    For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:3

    For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

  • Matthew 24:48

    But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;

  • Matthew 24:51

    And shall cut him asunder, and appoint [him] his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

  • Mark 13:32

    But of that day and [that] hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

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