New International Version For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations among the people of Israel. New Living Translation “There will be no more false visions and flattering predictions in Israel. English Standard Version For there shall be no more any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. Berean Standard Bible For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations within the house of Israel, Berean Literal Bible For there will be no longer any vision of emptiness, or of smooth divination, in the midst of the house of Israel. King James Bible For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel. New King James Version For no more shall there be any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. New American Standard Bible For there will no longer be any false vision or deceptive divination within the house of Israel. NASB 1995 “For there will no longer be any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. NASB 1977 “For there will no longer be any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible For there will no longer be any worthless vision or flattering divination in the midst of the house of Israel. Amplified Bible For there will no longer be any false and empty vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. Berean Annotated Bible For there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations within the house of Israel (he wrestles with God), Christian Standard Bible For there will no longer be any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible For there will no longer be any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. American Standard Version For there shall be no more any false vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel. Contemporary English Version The people will hear no more useless warnings and false messages. English Revised Version For there shall be no more any vain vision, nor flattering divination within the house of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation There will no longer be any false visions or flattering fortunetelling to the people. Good News Translation "Among the people of Israel there will be no more false visions or misleading prophecies. International Standard Version There will no longer be worthless visions and flattering divinations in the midst of Israel's house. NET Bible For there will no longer be any false visions or flattering omens amidst the house of Israel. New Heart English Bible For there shall be no more any false vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation For there shall no more be any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor there will be no more false visions or flattering divinations within the house of Israel, World English Bible For there will be no more any false vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor there is no longer any vain vision, and flattering divination, "" In the midst of the house of Israel. Berean Literal Bible For there will be no longer any vision of emptiness, or of smooth divination, in the midst of the house of Israel. Young's Literal Translation For there is no more any vain vision, and flattering divination, In the midst of the house of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation For no more shall there be any vain vision and smooth divination in the midst of the house of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor there shall be no more any vain visions, nor doubtful divination in the midst of the children of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version For there shall be no longer be any empty visions, nor any ambiguous divination in the midst of the sons of Israel. New American Bible No longer shall there be any false visions or deceitful divinations within the house of Israel, New Revised Standard Version For there shall no longer be any false vision or flattering divination within the house of Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor there shall be no more any false vision nor doubtful divination among the children of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And there shall not be any lying vision and divination of deception again among the children of Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For there shall be no more any vain vision nor smooth divination within the house of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation For there shall no more be any false vision, nor any one prophesying flatteries in the midst of the children of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Presumptuous Proverb…23Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will put an end to this proverb, and in Israel they will no longer recite it.’ But say to them: ‘The days are at hand when every vision will be fulfilled. 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.’ ”… Cross References For there will be no more false visions Jeremiah 14:14 “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. Lamentations 2:14 The visions of your prophets were empty and deceptive; they did not expose your guilt to ward off your captivity. The burdens they envisioned for you were empty and misleading. Jeremiah 23:16 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. or flattering divinations Jeremiah 27:9-10 But as for you, do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your interpreters of dreams, your mediums, or your sorcerers who declare, ‘You will not serve the king of Babylon.’ / For they prophesy to you a lie that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish. Micah 3:6-7 Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. / Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.” Isaiah 44:25 who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, within the house of Israel, Deuteronomy 13:1-5 If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you, / and if the sign or wonder he has spoken to you comes about, but he says, “Let us follow other gods (which you have not known) and let us worship them,” / you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. For the LORD your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul. … Deuteronomy 18:20-22 But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. Zechariah 13:2-3 And on that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will erase the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered. I will also remove the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land. / And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through. Zechariah 10:2 For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd. Micah 3:5-7 This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: / Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. / Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.” Matthew 24:11 and many false prophets will arise and deceive many. 2 Peter 2:1 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Jeremiah 23:25-26 “I have heard the sayings of the prophets who prophesy lies in My name: ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’ / How long will this continue in the hearts of these prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of the delusion of their own minds? Isaiah 30:10 They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. Treasury of Scripture For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel. Ezekiel 13:23 Therefore ye shall see no more vanity, nor divine divinations: for I will deliver my people out of your hand: and ye shall know that I am the LORD. 1 Kings 22:11-13,17 And Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah made him horns of iron: and he said, Thus saith the LORD, With these shalt thou push the Syrians, until thou have consumed them… Proverbs 26:28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. Jump to Previous Arts Divination Divinations Flattering House Israel Longer Midst Secret Smooth Use Vain Vision Visions WithinJump to Next Arts Divination Divinations Flattering House Israel Longer Midst Secret Smooth Use Vain Vision Visions WithinEzekiel 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 For there will be no more false visions God promised to expose and end the deceptive messages that had misled Israel. False prophets had assured the people of safety and peace while Babylonian judgment was approaching, directly contradicting the warnings God gave through Ezekiel. Jer 14:14 “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,”… or flattering divinations These messages catered to what the people and their leaders wanted to hear rather than declaring God’s will. God condemned such divination and the prophets who used it to gain influence among the people. Jer 27:9-10 But as for you, do not listen to your prophets… within the house of Israel, Israel’s spiritual corruption had reached into the nation itself, including those who claimed to speak for God. The coming judgment would reveal the emptiness of their claims and vindicate the true word the Lord had spoken through Ezekiel. Deu 13:1-5 If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you… Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet during the Babylonian exile, Ezekiel was called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites. 2. House of Israel Refers to the people of Israel, God's chosen nation, who were in a state of rebellion and idolatry during Ezekiel's time. 3. False Prophets Individuals who claimed to speak for God but delivered messages that were not from Him, often leading the people astray. 4. Babylonian Exile The period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, serving as a backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecies. 5. Divination Practices used to seek knowledge of the future or the unknown, often condemned in the Bible when not directed by God. Teaching Points Discernment in Spiritual MattersBelievers must be vigilant and discerning, testing all teachings and prophecies against the truth of Scripture. The Danger of Flattery Flattering messages that appeal to our desires can lead us away from God's truth. We must seek messages that align with God's Word, even if they are challenging. God's Sovereignty in Revelation God is the ultimate source of truth and revelation. We should rely on His Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit rather than human predictions or divinations. Accountability for Leaders Spiritual leaders are accountable to God for the messages they deliver. They must ensure their teachings are rooted in Scripture and not personal gain or popularity. Hope in God's Promises Despite the presence of falsehood, God's promises remain true. We can find hope and assurance in His faithful Word. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 12:24?2. How does Ezekiel 12:24 challenge us to discern truth from falsehood today? 3. What does "false vision" mean in the context of Ezekiel 12:24? 4. How can Ezekiel 12:24 guide us in evaluating modern prophetic claims? 5. In what ways does Ezekiel 12:24 connect to New Testament teachings on prophecy? 6. How should Ezekiel 12:24 influence our response to unfulfilled prophecies in Scripture? 7. What does Ezekiel 12:24 mean by "false visions" and "flattering divination"? 8. How does Ezekiel 12:24 challenge the reliability of prophetic messages? 9. Why were false visions prevalent during Ezekiel's time? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 12? Verse 24. - Flattering divination. The word is the same as the "smooth things" of Isaiah 30:10, the "flattering lips" of Psalm 12:2, 3. LXX., μαντευόμενος τὰ πρὸς χάριν; Vulgate, ambigua. The "divinations" (the Hebrew word is found only here and in Ezekiel 13:7, though cognate words are found elsewhere) are so described, not without a touch of scorn in the use of a word which is not applied to the utterance of the true prophets, because they promised a speedy deliverance, even within "two full years" (Jeremiah 28:3). Ezekiel 12:24 promises that God Himself will silence every counterfeit voice among His people. Because His true word is about to be fulfilled, false visions and flattering divinations lose their platform. The Lord’s aim is purity—within Israel then, and within the believing community now—so that His unchanging truth alone shapes hearts and futures. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֠י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction there will be יִֽהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be no לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no more ע֛וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more FALSE שָׁ֖וְא (šāw) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7723: Evil, idolatry, uselessness visions חֲז֥וֹן (ḥă·zō·wn) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2377: A sight, a dream, revelation, oracle or flattering חָלָ֑ק (ḥā·lāq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2509: Smooth divinations וּמִקְסַ֣ם (ū·miq·sam) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4738: Divination within בְּת֖וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Additonal Resources Ezekiel 12:24 Blue Letter BibleEzekiel 12:24 Bible Gateway Ezekiel 12:24 Bible.com Ezekiel 12:24 NIV |



