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albeit I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Have you not seen a futile vision, and have you not spoken false divination? You say, ‘The LORD says,’ but I have not spoken.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Did you not see a false vision and tell a lying divination when you said, ‘The LORD declares,’ but it is not I who have spoken?”’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Did you not see a false vision and speak a lying divination when you said, &#8216The LORD declares,&#8217 but it is not I who have spoken?"&#8217&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Did you not see a false vision and speak a lying divination when you said, ‘The LORD declares,’ but it is not I who have spoken?” ’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Did you not see a worthless vision and speak a lying divination when you said, ‘Yahweh declares,’ but it is not I who have spoken?”’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Did you not see (make up) a false vision and speak a lying divination when you said, ‘The LORD declares,’ but it is not I who have spoken?”’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Didn’t you see a false vision and speak a lying divination when you proclaimed, “This is the LORD’s declaration,” even though I had not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Didn&#8217t you see a false vision and speak a lying divination when you proclaimed, &#8216This is the LORD&#8217s declaration,&#8217 even though I had not spoken?&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Have ye not seen a false vision, and have ye not spoken a lying divination, in that ye say, Jehovah saith; albeit I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They say they're preaching my messages, but they are full of lies--I did not speak to them! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Have ye not seen a vain vision, and have ye not spoken a lying divination, whereas ye say, The LORD saith; albeit I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Prophets of Israel, haven't you seen false visions and predicted things that don't come true? Don't you say, "The LORD said this," even though I haven't said anything?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I tell them: Those visions you see are false, and the predictions you make are lies. You say that they are my words, but I haven't spoken to you!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You've crafted a false prophesy and spoken deceptive divination, haven't you? But then you say, "…declares the LORD," although I haven't spoken a single word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Haven?t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ?Thus declares the LORD,? even though I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Have you not seen a false vision and announced a lying omen when you say, "the LORD declares," although I myself never spoke? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Haven't you seen a false vision, and haven't you spoken a lying divination, in that you say, "The LORD says"; but I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Have ye not seen a vain vision, and have ye not spoken a lying divination, whereas ye say, The LORD saith it, although I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Haven’t you seen a false vision, and haven’t you spoken a lying divination, in that you say, ‘Yahweh says;’ but I have not spoken?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Have you not seen a vain vision, "" And spoken a lying divination, "" When you say, A declaration of YHWH, "" And I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A vain vision have ye not seen, And a lying divination spoken, When ye say: An affirmation of Jehovah, And I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Saw ye not a vision of falsehood, and ye said, a divination of a lie, and saying, says Jehovah; and I spake not.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Have you not seen a vain vision and spoken a lying divination: and you say: The Lord saith: whereas I have not spoken. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Have you not seen a futile vision and spoken a lying divination? And yet you say, ‘The Lord says,’ though I have not spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Was not the vision you saw false? Did you not report a lying divination when you said, “Oracle of the LORD,” even though I never spoke?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Have you not seen a false vision or uttered a lying divination, when you have said, “Says the LORD,” even though I did not speak?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Indeed you have seen a vain vision, and you have spoken a lying divination, and yet you say, The LORD said it; although I have not spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A worthless vision you have seen, and lying divination you have spoken, and you were saying: ‘LORD JEHOVAH says”, and I have not said<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Have ye not seen a vain vision, and have ye not spoken a lying divination, whereas ye say: The LORD saith; albeit I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Have ye not seen a false vision? and spoken vain prophecies?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=2866" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/13.htm">The Reproof of False Prophets</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō·w (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Haven’t you</a> <a href="/hebrew/2372.htm" title="2372: ḥă·zî·ṯem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- See, behold. A primitive root; to gaze at; mentally, to perceive, contemplate; specifically, to have a vision of.">seen</a> <a href="/hebrew/7723.htm" title="7723: šāw (N-ms) -- Or shav; from the same as show' in the sense of desolating; evil, literally or morally; figuratively idolatry, uselessness.">a false</a> <a href="/hebrew/4236.htm" title="4236: ma·ḥă·zêh- (N-msc) -- A vision. From chazah; a vision.">vision</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ō·mə·rîm (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and spoken</a> <a href="/hebrew/3577.htm" title="3577: kā·zāḇ (N-ms) -- A lie, falsehood, deceptive thing. From kazab; falsehood; literally or figuratively.">a lying</a> <a href="/hebrew/4738.htm" title="4738: ū·miq·sam (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Divination. From qacam; an augury.">divination</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ă·mar·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">when you proclaim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um- (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">‘Thus declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,’</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">even though I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ḏib·bar·tî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">spoken?</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-21.htm">Jeremiah 23:21</a></span><br />I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-25.htm">Jeremiah 23:25-26</a></span><br />“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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-11.htm">Matthew 24:11</a></span><br />and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a></span><br />For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Jeremiah 5:31</a></span><br />The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1-2</a></span><br />Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, / influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-11.htm">Micah 3:11</a></span><br />Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-30</a></span><br />I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Jeremiah 6:14</a></span><br />They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Have you not seen a vain vision, and have you not spoken a lying divination, whereas you say, The LORD said it; albeit I have not spoken?</p><p class="hdg">The Lord</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/13-2.htm">Ezekiel 13:2,3,6</a></b></br> 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; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/24-23.htm">Matthew 24:23,24</a></b></br> Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here <i>is</i> Christ, or there; believe <i>it</i> not… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/philemon/1-19.htm">Albeit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-16.htm">Although</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">Delusive</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Divination</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Divinations</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-2.htm">Falsely</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-28.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Use</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-55.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-24.htm">Vain</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-27.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Visions</a> <a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-16.htm">Whereas</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/philemon/1-19.htm">Albeit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/15-7.htm">Although</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-23.htm">Delusive</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-23.htm">Divination</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-9.htm">Divinations</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Falsely</a> <a href="/hosea/4-2.htm">Lying</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-23.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-4.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-23.htm">Use</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-23.htm">Vain</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Visions</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Whenever</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-7.htm">Whereas</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 13</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/13-1.htm">The reproof of false prophets</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">and their untempered mortar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezekiel/13-17.htm">Of prophecies and their pillows</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, true prophets were those who received genuine revelations from God, as seen with prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah. False visions were condemned because they misled the people and were not inspired by the Holy Spirit. The cultural context of ancient Israel placed a high value on prophetic visions, which were considered direct communications from God. False visions were dangerous as they could lead the nation astray, away from God's true intentions.<p><b>and spoken a lying divination</b><br>Divination refers to the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means. In the historical context of the ancient Near East, divination was common among pagan nations, but it was strictly forbidden in Israel (<a href="/deuteronomy/18-10.htm">Deuteronomy 18:10-12</a>). The false prophets were accused of using deceptive practices to claim divine insight, which was a direct violation of God's commandments. This phrase highlights the deceitful nature of their messages, which were not rooted in truth or divine authority.<p><b>when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’</b><br>This phrase underscores the seriousness of the false prophets' claims. By saying "Thus declares the LORD," they were attributing their own words to God, which was a grave offense. In biblical times, the phrase was used by true prophets to introduce messages directly from God, as seen in the books of Isaiah and Jeremiah. The misuse of this phrase by false prophets was a form of blasphemy, as it misrepresented God's will and character to the people.<p><b>even though I have not spoken?</b><br>This final phrase emphasizes God's disapproval and the falsehood of the prophets' claims. It highlights the distinction between true and false prophecy, where true prophecy is initiated by God Himself. The historical context shows that God communicated with His people through chosen prophets, and any message not originating from Him was considered false. This phrase serves as a warning against presumption and the dangers of speaking on behalf of God without His authorization. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of discerning true prophecy, as seen in passages like 1 <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4:1</a>, which advises believers to test the spirits to see whether they are from God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet of God during the Babylonian exile, tasked with delivering God's messages to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_prophets.htm">False Prophets</a></b><br>Individuals in Israel who claimed to speak for God but delivered messages that were not from Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>The period when the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon, a time of judgment and reflection for the nation of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who were often led astray by false teachings and idolatry.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The one true God, who communicates His will through true prophets and condemns falsehood.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_is_essential.htm">Discernment is Essential</a></b><br>Believers must develop spiritual discernment to distinguish between true and false teachings. This involves knowing Scripture and being sensitive to the Holy Spirit's guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_false_prophecy.htm">The Danger of False Prophecy</a></b><br>False prophets can lead people away from God's truth, resulting in spiritual harm. It's crucial to be vigilant and test all teachings against the Word of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_for_leaders.htm">Accountability for Leaders</a></b><br>Those who claim to speak for God bear a significant responsibility. They must ensure their messages align with Scripture and are genuinely inspired by the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_truth.htm">The Importance of Truth</a></b><br>God values truth and integrity. Believers are called to uphold truth in their words and actions, reflecting God's character in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_revelation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Revelation</a></b><br>God alone determines how and when He reveals His will. Believers should seek His guidance and trust in His timing and methods.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 13</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_ezekiel_13's_prophecy_documented.htm">Is there any non-biblical historical record of the destruction predicted for false prophets in Ezekiel 13 being fulfilled or documented?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_apocalypse.htm">What does the Bible say about the apocalypse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_isn't_rev_7_3-4_corroborated_elsewhere.htm">Revelation 7:3-4 describes a sealing process for protection; why is there no corroborating account in other biblical or historical sources?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_false_prophets_perform_miracles.htm">How can signs and wonders performed by false prophets (Deuteronomy 13:1-2) align with the belief that only God can grant miracles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Have you not</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲל֤וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(hă·lō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seen</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲזִיתֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·zî·ṯem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2372.htm">Strong's 2372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gaze at, to perceive, contemplate, to have a, vision of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a false</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁוְא֙</span> <span class="translit">(šāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7723.htm">Strong's 7723: </a> </span><span class="str2">Evil, idolatry, uselessness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">vision</span><br /><span class="heb">מַֽחֲזֵה־</span> <span class="translit">(ma·ḥă·zêh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4236.htm">Strong's 4236: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vision</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and spoken</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֹֽמְרִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ō·mə·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a lying</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּזָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(kā·zāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3577.htm">Strong's 3577: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lie, falsehood, deceptive thing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">divination</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִקְסַ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miq·sam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4738.htm">Strong's 4738: </a> </span><span class="str2">Divination</span><br /><br /><span class="word">when you proclaimed,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲמַרְתֶּ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·mar·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Thus declares</span><br /><span class="heb">נְאֻם־</span> <span class="translit">(nə·’um-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> </span><span class="str2">An oracle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD,”</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">even though I</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲנִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">spoken?’</span><br /><span class="heb">דִבַּֽרְתִּי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḏib·bar·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Ezekiel 13:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Ezekiel 13:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Ezekiel 13:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Ezekiel 13:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Ezekiel 13:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Ezekiel 13:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Ezekiel 13:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Ezekiel 13:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Ezekiel 13:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Ezekiel 13:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/13-7.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 13:7 Haven't you seen a false vision (Ezek. 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