Ezekiel 13:2 kjv
Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, Hear ye the word of the LORD;
Ezekiel 13:2 nkjv
"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 the LORD!' "
Ezekiel 13:2 niv
"Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Say to those who prophesy out of their own imagination: 'Hear the word of the LORD!
Ezekiel 13:2 esv
"Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel, who are prophesying, and say to those who prophesy from their own hearts: 'Hear the word of the LORD!'
Ezekiel 13:2 nlt
"Son of man, prophesy against the false prophets of Israel who are inventing their own prophecies. Say to them, 'Listen to the word of the LORD.
Ezekiel 13 2 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 13:6 | Thus says the Lord GOD: "You have said falsehoods and visions..." | Eze 13:6 |
| Jeremiah 14:14 | Then the LORD said to me: "The prophets prophesy falsely in my name." | Jer 14:14 |
| Jeremiah 23:26 | "How long will this plan continue in the hearts of the prophets... | Jer 23:26 |
| Jeremiah 29:8 | For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: "Do not let... | Jer 29:8 |
| Isaiah 30:10 | Who say to the seers, "Do not see," and to the prophets, "Do not... | Isa 30:10 |
| Matthew 7:15 | "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing... | Matt 7:15 |
| 2 Corinthians 11:14 | And no wonder! For even Satan disguises himself as an angel... | 2 Cor 11:14 |
| 2 Peter 2:1 | But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will... | 2 Pet 2:1 |
| 1 John 4:1 | Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see... | 1 John 4:1 |
| Romans 1:25 | Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped... | Rom 1:25 |
| Acts 20:30 | and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things... | Acts 20:30 |
| Galatians 1:8 | But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel... | Gal 1:8 |
| Ephesians 4:14 | so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves... | Eph 4:14 |
| Jeremiah 27:10 | For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Let not your... | Jer 27:10 |
| Deuteronomy 18:20 | But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I... | Deut 18:20 |
| Zechariah 13:3 | If anyone else prophesiessays to him, 'You shall not live, for... | Zech 13:3 |
| Lamentations 2:14 | Your prophets have seen for you false and foolish visions; they... | Lam 2:14 |
| Acts 15:24 | Since we have heard that some who went out from us have troubled... | Acts 15:24 |
| Colossians 2:8 | See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit... | Col 2:8 |
| Revelation 13:5 | And the beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous... | Rev 13:5 |
| Revelation 16:14 | for they are demonic spirits, working signs, that go out to the... | Rev 16:14 |
| Jeremiah 6:14 | They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, “Peace, peace,” | Jer 6:14 |
Ezekiel 13 verses
Ezekiel 13 2 Meaning
The verse speaks of the false prophets who spoke deceitful visions and uttered lying divinations, claiming authority from God when He had not sent them. Their words were not from the Lord, but from their own imaginations or potentially deceptive influences.
Ezekiel 13 2 Context
Ezekiel chapter 13 addresses the false prophets and prophetesses in Israel who were misleading the people. The context is the Babylonian exile, where hope was diminishing, and the people needed true guidance. These false prophets were offering false assurances of peace and prosperity, directly contradicting God's message of judgment due to the people's sin. Ezekiel is tasked with confronting their deceitful prophecies and exposing their lies. This specific verse identifies the nature of their message: visions of falsehood and lying divinations.
Ezekiel 13 2 Word analysis
- בְּנֵי (Bene) - Sons. Used here metaphorically for "sons" of the people or generation.
- אָדָם (Adam) - Man, humankind.
- נִבָּאִים (Nibba'im) - Prophets. From the root נבא (naba), meaning to prophesy, to speak forth God's message.
- וּלְעַם (Ul'am) - And to the people.
- יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisrael) - Israel. The nation, the descendants of Jacob.
- חָזוֹן (Chazon) - Vision. A sight or revelation from God.
- שֶׁקֶר (Sheqer) - Falsehood, a lie, deceit.
- וְקֶסֶם (Veqesem) - And divination, soothsaying, fortune-telling. Derived from קסם (qasam), which can imply seeking knowledge through occult or forbidden means.
- הָיָה (Hayah) - Was, happened. Here it indicates their prophetic utterances were these things.
- לָהֶם (Lahem) - To them, for them.
- כָּזָב (Kazab) - A lie, falsehood, untruth.
Words group analysis
- "sons of your people": This phrase suggests those within the community, perhaps even those claiming a spiritual role, who were prophesying.
- "visions of falsehood": Contrasts with genuine divine visions, highlighting the deceptive nature of their prophecies.
- "lying divination": Connects their predictive claims to something un-divine and deceitful, contrasting with true prophetic guidance.
- "who say...": Emphasizes that these were deliberate utterances, not unintentional errors.
Ezekiel 13 2 Bonus section
The concept of false prophecy was a significant concern throughout the Old Testament. God instituted clear tests to discern true prophets from false ones (Deuteronomy 18:21-22: a prophecy that doesn't come to pass reveals a false prophet). False prophecy often manifested as reassurance in times of judgment, contrasting with the true prophet's call to repentance. The New Testament continues this theme, warning believers to be discerning and test the spirits, recognizing that deception can masquerade as divine truth (1 John 4:1). The desire for comforting prophecies over confronting ones can make people receptive to messages that align with their wishes rather than with God's revealed will.
Ezekiel 13 2 Commentary
This verse paints a stark picture of religious corruption. The prophets mentioned were not necessarily acting out of malice but were propagating what they believed or desired to be true, often a message of comfort instead of the stern truth of repentance. Their prophecies were "visions of falsehood" because they did not originate from God's accurate revelation, but from internal deception or an eagerness to please. The term "lying divination" implies that their methods or sources of their predictions were not from the Spirit of God but were, at best, misguided speculation and, at worst, rooted in practices contrary to divine order. This led the people to a false sense of security, making them vulnerable to the impending judgment, as they had not been adequately warned. The consequence of such false prophecy was severe, leading the people further astray from God's path.