21 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying , 22 "Son of man , what is this proverb you people have concerning the land of Israel , saying , 'The days are long and every vision fails '? 23 "Therefore say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD , "I will make this proverb cease so that they will no longer use it as a proverb in Israel ." But tell them, " The days draw near as well as the fulfillment of every vision . 24 "For there will no longer be any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel . 25 "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 .' " 26 Furthermore, the word of the Lord came to me, saying , 27 "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 .' 28 "Therefore say to them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD , "None e of My words will be delayed any longer . Whatever e word I speak will be performed ,""' declares the Lord GOD .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 12:21-28
Commentary on Ezekiel 12:21-28
(Read Ezekiel 12:21-28)
From that forbearance of God, which should have led them to repent, the Jews hardened themselves in sin. It will not serve for an excuse in speaking evil, to plead that it is a common saying. There is but a step between us and an awful eternity; therefore it concerns us to get ready for a future state. No one will be able to put from himself the evil day, unless by seeking peace with the Lord.