What is the meaning of Ezekiel 12:26? Furthermore • This brief opening links the coming declaration to what Ezekiel has just recorded, underscoring continuity in God’s unfolding message (see Ezekiel 12:21–25). • Scripture often uses “furthermore” or “again” to show that God keeps speaking until His point is unmistakably clear—compare Isaiah 28:10 and John 16:12. • The word signals urgency: the Lord is not finished; He is adding revelation to drive home repentance and faith (Amos 3:7; Hebrews 1:1). the word of the LORD • What follows is not Ezekiel’s opinion but God’s own authoritative speech (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21). • Because it is the LORD’s word, it is flawless and cannot fail (Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 55:11). • The phrase reminds hearers that judgment or comfort hinges on how they respond to the inerrant voice of God (Psalm 19:7–11; Matthew 24:35). came to me • The initiative is God’s; Ezekiel does not seek a message—he receives one (Ezekiel 1:3; Jeremiah 1:4–5). • This personal encounter highlights the prophet’s accountability: he must speak exactly what he receives (Ezekiel 3:17–21; Acts 20:26–27). • God still employs willing servants to deliver His truth, though the written Scriptures now stand complete (2 Corinthians 5:20; Jude 3). saying, • The verb introduces direct quotation: God is about to articulate specifics concerning the “proverb” the exiles repeat (Ezekiel 12:27–28). • When the LORD “says,” creation must listen—His voice shakes wildernesses (Psalm 29:3–9) and calls dead men to life (John 11:43–44). • The comma invites anticipation; we lean forward, ready to hear and obey (James 1:22–25; Revelation 2:7). summary Ezekiel 12:26, though brief, powerfully frames the certainty, authority, and immediacy of God’s revelation. “Furthermore” links God’s ongoing discourse; “the word of the LORD” stresses inerrancy; “came to me” marks divine initiative through a chosen vessel; and “saying,” ushers in a fresh, actionable command. The verse prepares us to receive every subsequent pronouncement with holy seriousness, trusting that what God speaks He will surely perform. |
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