Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Son of man, the Israelites are saying, ‘The vision he sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies about the distant future.’ New Living Translation “Son of man, the people of Israel are saying, ‘He’s talking about the distant future. His visions won’t come true for a long, long time.’ English Standard Version “Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, ‘The vision that he sees is for many days from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ Berean Standard Bible “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.’ Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many days, and times far off he is prophesying.’ King James Bible Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are far off. New King James Version “Son of man, look, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many days from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ New American Standard Bible “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ NASB 1995 “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ NASB 1977 “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ Legacy Standard Bible “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he beholds is for many years from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ Amplified Bible “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that Ezekiel sees is for many years from now, and he prophesies of the times that are far off.’ Berean Annotated Bible “Son of man, take note that the house of Israel (he wrestles with God) is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now; he prophesies about the distant future. Christian Standard Bible “Son of man, notice that the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees concerns many years from now; he prophesies about distant times.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible Son of man, notice that the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees concerns many years from now; he prophesies about distant times.’ American Standard Version Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of times that are far off. English Revised Version Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of times that are far off. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Son of man, the people of Israel are saying, 'The vision that Ezekiel sees won't happen for a long time. What he prophecies will happen in the distant future.' Good News Translation "Mortal man, the Israelites think that your visions and prophecies are about the distant future. International Standard Version "Son of Man, pay attention! The house of Israel keeps on saying, 'The vision that he's talking about concerns the distant future. He's prophesying concerning times that are far in the future!' NET Bible "Take note, son of man, the house of Israel is saying, 'The vision that he sees is for distant days; he is prophesying about the far future.' New Heart English Bible "Son of man, look, they of the house of Israel say, 'The vision that he sees is for many day to come, and he prophesies of times that are far off.' Webster's Bible Translation Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are distant. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“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.’ World English Bible “Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, ‘The vision that he sees is for many days to come, and he prophesies of times that are far off.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, The vision that he is seeing [is not] for many days, and he is prophesying of far-off times, Berean Literal Bible “Son of man, behold, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision that he sees is for many days, and times far off he is prophesying.’ Young's Literal Translation Son of man, lo, the house of Israel are saying, The vision that he is seeing is for many days, and of times far off he is prophesying, Smith's Literal Translation Son of man, behold the house of Israel saying, The vision which he saw is for many days, and for the times afar off he prophesied. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSon of man, behold the house of Israel, they that say: The vision that this man seeth, is for many days to come: and this men prophesieth of times afar off. Catholic Public Domain Version “Son of man, behold the house of Israel, those who are saying: ‘The visions that this one sees is many days away,’ and, ‘This man prophesies about times that are far away.’ New American Bible Son of man, listen! The house of Israel is saying, “The vision he sees is a long time off; he prophesies for distant times!” New Revised Standard Version Mortal, the house of Israel is saying, “The vision that he sees is for many years ahead; he prophesies for distant times.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSon of man, behold, the children of the house of Israel say, The vision that he sees is for the distant future, and he prophesies of the times that are far off. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Son of man, behold those of the house of Israel say: ‘The vision that this one sees is for many days, and he prophesies for distant times’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say: The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of times that are far off. Brenton Septuagint Translation Son of man, behold, the provoking house of Israel boldly say, The vision which this man sees is for many days, and he prophesy for times afar off. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Presumptuous Proverb…26Furthermore, 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.’ 28Therefore 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.’ ”… Cross References Son of man, Ezekiel 2:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “stand up on your feet and I will speak to you.” Ezekiel 3:1 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” Daniel 8:17 As he came near to where I stood, I was terrified and fell facedown. “Son of man,” he said to me, “understand that the vision concerns the time of the end.” take note that the house of Israel is saying, Ezekiel 33:30 As for you, son of man, your people are talking about you near the city walls and in the doorways of their houses. One speaks to another, each saying to his brother, ‘Come and hear the message that has come from the LORD!’ Matthew 24:48 But suppose that servant is wicked and says in his heart, ‘My master will be away a long time.’ 2 Peter 3:4 “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.” ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now; Daniel 10:14 Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision concerns those days.” Daniel 8:26 The vision of the evenings and the mornings that has been spoken is true. Now you must seal up the vision, for it concerns the distant future.” Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay. he prophesies about the distant future.’ Daniel 2:28 But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions that came into your mind as you lay on your bed were these: Ezekiel 38:8 After a long time you will be summoned. In the latter years you will enter a land that has recovered from war, whose people were gathered from many nations to the mountains of Israel, which had long been desolate. They had been brought out from the nations, and all now dwell securely. Jeremiah 23:20 The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly. Isaiah 5:19 to those who say, “Let Him hurry and hasten His work so that we may see it! Let the plan of the Holy One of Israel come so that we may know it!” Jeremiah 17:15 Behold, they keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the LORD? Let it come now!” Luke 12:45 But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk. Amos 6:3 You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence. Treasury of Scripture Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, The vision that he sees is for many days to come, and he prophesies of the times that are far off. for Ezekiel 12:22 Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth? Isaiah 28:14,15 Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem… Daniel 10:14 Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days. Jump to Previous Children Distant Far Future Hence House Israel Prophesies Prophesieth Prophesying Times Vision Way WordsJump to Next Children Distant Far Future Hence House Israel Prophesies Prophesieth Prophesying Times Vision Way WordsEzekiel 12 1. Under the type of Ezekiel's removing8. 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 Son of man This title is frequently used for Ezekiel, emphasizing his humanity and role as a representative of the people. It is also a title Jesus used for Himself, highlighting His identification with humanity. 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.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet and priest during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel is called by God to deliver messages to the Israelites, often using symbolic actions and visions. 2. House of Israel Refers to the people of Israel, particularly those in exile in Babylon. They are often depicted as rebellious and skeptical of prophetic messages. 3. Babylonian Exile The period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, a significant event that shapes much of Ezekiel's prophetic ministry. Teaching Points The Danger of ComplacencyThe Israelites' belief that Ezekiel's prophecies were for a distant future led to complacency. We must guard against dismissing God's warnings as irrelevant to our current lives. The Urgency of God's Word God's messages through His prophets are timely and urgent. We should approach Scripture with a readiness to act, understanding that God's timing may be different from our expectations. Faith in God's Promises Despite skepticism, God's promises and warnings are certain. We are called to trust in His word and live in anticipation of its fulfillment. The Role of the Prophet Ezekiel's role as a prophet highlights the importance of faithful proclamation of God's truth, even when it is unpopular or ignored. Spiritual Readiness Just as the Israelites were called to be ready for God's actions, we too must live in spiritual readiness, prepared for Christ's return and the fulfillment of His promises. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 12:27?2. How can we avoid dismissing God's warnings as "many years from now"? 3. What does Ezekiel 12:27 teach about human nature's response to prophecy? 4. How does Ezekiel 12:27 connect with 2 Peter 3:4 about scoffers? 5. In what ways can we ensure we heed God's messages today? 6. How can Ezekiel 12:27 encourage urgency in our spiritual lives? 7. What does Ezekiel 12:27 reveal about the nature of prophecy and its fulfillment? 8. How does Ezekiel 12:27 challenge the perception of God's timing in prophecy? 9. Why do people doubt the immediacy of prophecies as seen in Ezekiel 12:27? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 12? 11. What does 'Lord of the Sabbath' mean? 12. Why does Ezekiel 12:22-25 predict immediate judgment when other biblical prophecies suggest a different timeline for Israel's punishment? 13. Why did the people remain complacent in Ezekiel 12:27-28, suggesting the prophecy had little impact if it was truly from God? 14. What does 'Collective Salvation' mean? What Does Ezekiel 12:27 Mean Son of manGod addresses Ezekiel with the title He has used since Ezekiel 2:1, a reminder that the prophet is a representative human through whom the Lord speaks. Like Daniel being called “son of man” in Daniel 8:17 and Christ using the title for Himself in Matthew 16:13, the phrase stresses both humanity and divine commission. Here it underscores that the warning coming next is delivered by a man, yet carries divine authority that cannot be shrugged off. take note that the house of Israel is saying The Lord tells Ezekiel to pay close attention to the murmuring of his audience. Their words reveal hearts hardened by unbelief—similar to the dismissive attitudes in Jeremiah 5:12 (“They have lied about the LORD”) and Isaiah 30:10 (people who say, “Do not prophesy to us what is right”). The people of Judah, still in Jerusalem and already in exile, prefer soothing messages. God wants His prophet to register the exact nature of their complaint so He can answer it directly. Their skepticism also foreshadows the “scoffers” Peter speaks of in 2 Peter 3:3–4 who question the fulfillment of God’s promises. ‘The vision that he sees is for many years from now; They concede Ezekiel has visions, yet they push the fulfillment so far into the future that it loses all urgency. That attitude echoes Amos 6:3 (“You dismiss the day of calamity”) and Isaiah 39:8 (Hezekiah’s relief that judgment would come “in my days” rather than immediately). By redefining God’s imminent warnings as remote, the people justify ignoring repentance today—precisely the opposite of what the Lord desires. Habakkuk 2:3 counters their logic: “The vision awaits an appointed time… though it tarries, wait for it; it will surely come.” he prophesies about the distant future.’ Their final verdict: Ezekiel’s words concern an age so far off that contemporary listeners can remain unaffected. God immediately overturns this in the next verse (Ezekiel 12:28), promising none of His words will be delayed any longer. When Jesus later weeps over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44), He illustrates the tragic outcome of ignoring a timely prophetic warning—judgment arrives suddenly. What seemed “distant” proves to be right at the door. summary Ezekiel 12:27 exposes a fatal excuse: treating God’s clear, literal warnings as remote speculation. The Lord reminds Ezekiel—and us—that when He speaks, fulfillment is certain and often nearer than people suppose. Scoffing delays may soothe the conscience, but they never postpone God’s timetable. Therefore, heed His Word today, repent without delay, and trust that every promise of Scripture will come to pass exactly as spoken. Hebrew “Sonבֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of man, אָדָ֗ם (’ā·ḏām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being take note הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! that the house בֵֽית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc is saying, אֹֽמְרִ֔ים (’ō·mə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘The vision הֶחָז֛וֹן (he·ḥā·zō·wn) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2377: A sight, a dream, revelation, oracle that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are sees חֹזֶ֖ה (ḥō·zeh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 2372: To gaze at, to perceive, contemplate, to have a, vision of is for many רַבִּ֑ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great years from now; לְיָמִ֣ים (lə·yā·mîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day he ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are prophesies נִבָּֽא׃ (nib·bā) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration about the distant רְחוֹק֖וֹת (rə·ḥō·w·qō·wṯ) Adjective - feminine plural Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious future.’ וּלְעִתִּ֥ים (ū·lə·‘it·tîm) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common plural Strong's 6256: Time, now, when Links Ezekiel 12:27 NIVEzekiel 12:27 NLT Ezekiel 12:27 ESV Ezekiel 12:27 NASB Ezekiel 12:27 KJV Ezekiel 12:27 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 12:27 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 12:27 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 12:27 French Bible Ezekiel 12:27 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 12:27 Son of man behold they (Ezek. 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