Ezekiel 13

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 13 of 48

¹ And the Word of Jehovah was to me, saying,

² Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy. And say to those who prophesy out of their own heart; hear the Word of Jehovah:

³ So says the Lord Jehovah, Woe to the foolish prophets who walk after their own spirit and have seen nothing!

⁴ O Israel, your prophets are like foxes in the deserts.

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Chapter Summary

The reproof of lying prophets.

Key Hebrew Words

נָבִיא prophet H5030 · TWOT 1277a

קֶ֫סֶם divination H7081 · TWOT 2044a

כָּזָב lie H3577 · TWOT 970a

שָׁוְא vanity, emptiness H7723 · TWOT 2338a

תָּפֵל whitewash, untempered daub H8602 · TWOT 2535a

שָׁלוֹם peace H7965 · TWOT 2401a

People & Context

Ezekiel

The prophet addressed as 'son of man,' commanded to prophesy against Israel's false prophets and prophesying women.

Timeline

Condemnation of False Prophets

Jehovah denounces foolish prophets who see vain visions and say "Peace!" when there is none, comparing their work to a weak wall daubed with lime that will fall in a storm,,.

Ezekiel 13:1-23

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