Ezekiel 12:25
New International Version
But I the LORD will speak what I will, and it shall be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, you rebellious people, I will fulfill whatever I say, declares the Sovereign LORD.’”

New Living Translation
For I am the LORD! If I say it, it will happen. There will be no more delays, you rebels of Israel. I will fulfill my threat of destruction in your own lifetime. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!”

English Standard Version
For I am the LORD; I will speak the word that I will speak, and it will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, but in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it, declares the Lord GOD.”

Berean Standard Bible
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.’”

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
For I am the LORD. I speak, and the word which I speak will come to pass; it will no more be postponed; for in your days, O rebellious house, I will say the word and perform it,” says the Lord GOD.’ ”

New American Standard Bible
For I the LORD will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, you rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it,” declares the Lord GOD.’”

NASB 1995
“For I the LORD will speak, and whatever word I speak will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and perform it,” declares the Lord GOD.’”

NASB 1977
“For I the LORD shall speak, and whatever word I speak will be performed. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I shall speak the word and perform it,” declares the Lord GOD.’”

Legacy Standard Bible
For I, Yahweh, will speak, and whatever word I speak will be done. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and do it,” declares Lord Yahweh.’”

Amplified Bible
For I the LORD will speak, and whatever word I speak will be accomplished. It will no longer be delayed, for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and I will fulfill it,” says the Lord GOD.’”

Christian Standard Bible
But I, the LORD, will speak whatever message I will speak, and it will be done. It will no longer be delayed. For in your days, rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.’ ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But I, Yahweh, will speak whatever message I will speak, and it will be done. It will no longer be delayed. For in your days, rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
I will give them my message, and what I say will certainly happen. Warn those rebels that the time has come for them to be punished. I, the LORD, make this promise.

English Revised Version
For I am the LORD; 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 GOD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I, the LORD, will speak. Everything that I say will happen without any more delay. I will say something, and it will happen during your lifetime, you rebellious people, declares the Almighty LORD.'"

Good News Translation
I, the LORD, will speak to them, and what I say will be done. There will be no more delay. In your own lifetime, you rebels, I will do what I have warned you I would do. I have spoken," says the Sovereign LORD.

International Standard Version
Because I am the LORD, I'll speak and the message that I communicate will be accomplished without delay. While you continue to be a rebellious house, I'll speak the message and then fulfill it," declares the Lord GOD.'"

Majority Standard Bible
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.’”

NET Bible
For I, the LORD, will speak. Whatever word I speak will be accomplished. It will not be delayed any longer. Indeed in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and accomplish it, declares the sovereign LORD.'"

New Heart English Bible
For I am the LORD; I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall be performed; it shall be no more deferred: for in your days, rebellious house, will I speak the word, and will perform it,' says the Lord GOD."

Webster's Bible Translation
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.’”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For I, YHWH, speak, "" The word that I speak—it is done, "" It is not prolonged anymore, "" For in your days, O house of rebellion, I speak a word, and I have done it, "" A declaration of Lord YHWH.”

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.'

Smith's Literal Translation
For I am Jehovah: I will speak, what word I will speak and it shall be done; it shall no more be protracted: for in your days, O house of contradiction, I will speak the word, and I did it, says the Lord Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For I, the Lord, will speak. And whatever word I will speak, it shall be done, and it shall not be delayed any more. Instead, in your days, O provoking house, I will speak a word and do it, says the Lord God.”

New American Bible
for whatever word I speak shall happen without delay. In your days, rebellious house, whatever I speak I will bring about—oracle of the Lord GOD.

New Revised Standard Version
But I the LORD will speak the word that I speak, and it will be fulfilled. It will no longer be delayed; but in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and fulfill it, says the Lord GOD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For I am the LORD; I have spoken, and the word which I speak I shall perform it; and I shall no more delay it; for in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and will perform it, says the LORD God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because I AM LORD JEHOVAH, I have spoken and I speak the word and I do it, and I do not delay, and in your days, rebellious household, I shall speak the word and I shall do it, says THE LORD OF LORDS
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For I am the LORD; I will speak, what word soever it be that I shall speak, and it shall be performed; it shall be no more delayed; for in your days, O rebellious house, will I speak the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For I the Lord will speak my words; I will speak and perform them, and will no more delay, for in your days, O provoking house, I will speak the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord.

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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.’” 26Furthermore, the word of the LORD came to me, saying,…

Cross References
Isaiah 55:11
so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it.

Numbers 23:19
God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?

Matthew 24:35
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

Isaiah 46:10
I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’

Jeremiah 1:12
“You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.”

2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

Hebrews 6:18
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.

Isaiah 14:24
The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand.

Psalm 33:9
For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.

Matthew 5:18
For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.

Lamentations 3:37
Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?

1 Samuel 15:29
Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.”

Luke 21:33
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Romans 4:21
being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.


Treasury of Scripture

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, said the Lord GOD.

I will

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.

Ezekiel 6:10
And they shall know that I am the LORD, and that I have not said in vain that I would do this evil unto them.

Numbers 14:28-34
Say unto them, As truly as I live, saith the LORD, as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: …

in your

Jeremiah 16:9
For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride.

Habakkuk 1:5
Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.

Mark 13:30,31
Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done…

O rebellious

Ezekiel 12:1,2
The word of the LORD also came unto me, saying, …

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Ezekiel 12
1. Under the type of Ezekiel's removing
8. is shown the captivity of Zedekiah
17. Ezekiel's trembling shows the Jews' desolation
21. The Jews' presumptuous proverb is reproved
26. The speediness of the vision














For I, the LORD
This phrase establishes the authority and identity of the speaker. The Hebrew word for "LORD" here is "YHWH," the sacred and personal name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. In the context of Ezekiel, this declaration serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and His ultimate authority over all creation. It is a call to recognize His power and to heed His words, as they are not mere human utterances but divine proclamations.

will speak whatever word I speak
The repetition of "speak" underscores the certainty and intentionality of God's communication. The Hebrew root "dabar" is used here, which means "to speak" or "to declare." This highlights the active and purposeful nature of God's word. In the historical context, God is addressing a people who have become complacent and skeptical of prophetic messages. This phrase assures them that God's words are not idle but are spoken with the intent to accomplish His divine purposes.

and it will be fulfilled without delay
The promise of fulfillment "without delay" is significant. The Hebrew word "mahar" conveys the sense of immediacy and urgency. This is a direct response to the people's doubt and disbelief regarding the prophecies. In the broader scriptural context, this assurance serves as a reminder that God's timing is perfect, and His promises are reliable. It encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness and to remain vigilant, knowing that His plans will come to fruition at the appointed time.

For in your days
This phrase personalizes the message to the immediate audience, the "rebellious house" of Israel. It emphasizes the relevance and immediacy of God's actions within their lifetime. Historically, this was a period of great turmoil and impending judgment for Israel. The phrase serves as a wake-up call, urging the people to recognize the seriousness of their situation and the need for repentance.

O rebellious house
The term "rebellious house" is a direct address to the Israelites, highlighting their disobedience and stubbornness. The Hebrew word "meri" denotes rebellion and defiance against God. This characterization is consistent throughout Ezekiel, where the prophet confronts the people's persistent unfaithfulness. It serves as a warning and a call to repentance, reminding them of the consequences of their actions and the need to return to God.

I will speak a word and fulfill it
This reiteration of God's promise underscores His commitment to His word. The phrase "fulfill it" is a translation of the Hebrew "asah," meaning "to do" or "to accomplish." It conveys the idea that God's words are not empty promises but are backed by His power to bring them to pass. This assurance is meant to instill confidence in the believers and to challenge the skeptics to reconsider their disbelief.

declares the Lord GOD
The closing affirmation, "declares the Lord GOD," reinforces the authority and certainty of the message. The use of "Lord GOD" combines "Adonai" and "YHWH," emphasizing both God's lordship and His covenant relationship with Israel. This declaration serves as a seal of authenticity, assuring the audience that the message is not from Ezekiel alone but from God Himself. It is a call to trust in God's word and to align one's life with His will.

Verse 25. - The thought of ver. 93 is reiterated with emphasis. The rebellious house, whether at Tel-Abib or in Jerusalem (probably the word is used with special reference to the former), should see the word of Jehovah fulfilled in their own days. One notes how the prophet dwells on the word prolonged, as though that had specially stirred his indignation. So again -

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
because
כִּ֣י ׀ (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I,
אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

the LORD,
יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

will speak
אֲדַבֵּר֙ (’ă·ḏab·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

whatever
אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

word
דָּבָר֙ (dā·ḇār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

I speak,
אֲדַבֵּ֤ר (’ă·ḏab·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

and it will be fulfilled
וְיֵ֣עָשֶׂ֔ה (wə·yê·‘ā·śeh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

without
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

delay.
תִמָּשֵׁ֖ךְ (ṯim·mā·šêḵ)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 4900: To draw, drag

For
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

in your days,
בִֽימֵיכֶ֞ם (ḇî·mê·ḵem)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

O rebellious
הַמֶּ֗רִי (ham·me·rî)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4805: Bitterness, rebellion, bitter, rebellious

house,
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

I will speak
אֲדַבֵּ֤ר (’ă·ḏab·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

a message
דָּבָר֙ (dā·ḇār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

and bring it to pass,
וַעֲשִׂיתִ֔יו (wa·‘ă·śî·ṯîw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

declares
נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5002: An oracle

the Lord
אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 136: The Lord

GOD.’”
יְהוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH


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