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I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!’ <a href="/esv/ezekiel/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> the prophets of Israel who prophesied concerning Jerusalem and saw visions of peace for her, when there was no peace, declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/bsb/ezekiel/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace, declares the Lord GOD.’ <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/13.htm">King James Bible</a> To wit, the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord GOD. <a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/13.htm">New King James Version</a> that is, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace,’ ” says the Lord GOD. <a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> along with the prophets of Israel who prophesy to Jerusalem, and who see a vision of peace for her when there is no peace,’ declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> along with the prophets of Israel who prophesy to Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace,&#8217 declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> along with the prophets of Israel who prophesy to Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace,’ declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/lsb/ezekiel/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> the prophets of Israel who prophesy to Jerusalem and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace,’ declares Lord Yahweh. <a href="/amp/ezekiel/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> along with the [false] prophets of Israel who prophesy [deceitfully] to Jerusalem, and who see [false] visions of peace for her when there is no peace,’ says the Lord GOD. <a href="/csb/ezekiel/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.’ <a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace.&#8221 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.&#8221 <a href="/asv/ezekiel/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> to wit, the prophets of Israel that prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and that see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord Jehovah. <a href="/cev/ezekiel/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> because they promised my people peace, when there was no peace. I, the LORD God, have spoken. <a href="/erv/ezekiel/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> to wit, the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord GOD. <a href="/gwt/ezekiel/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem are gone. Those who said that everything was alright, when it wasn't alright, are gone, declares the Almighty LORD.'" <a href="/gnt/ezekiel/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> those prophets who assured Jerusalem that all was well, when all was not well!" The Sovereign LORD has spoken. <a href="/isv/ezekiel/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> The prophets of Israel prophesied about Jerusalem and saw visions of peace concerning her, yet there's no peace,'" declares the Lord GOD. <a href="/msb/ezekiel/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace, declares the Lord GOD.? <a href="/net/ezekiel/13.htm">NET Bible</a> those prophets of Israel who would prophesy about Jerusalem and would see visions of peace for it, when there was no peace," declares the sovereign LORD.' <a href="/nheb/ezekiel/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> to wit, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace,'"' says the Lord GOD." <a href="/wbt/ezekiel/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To wit, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord GOD. <a href="/web/ezekiel/13.htm">World English Bible</a> to wit, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace,’” says the Lord Yahweh.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> [These]—the prophets of Israel, who are prophesying concerning Jerusalem, "" And who are seeing a vision of peace for her, "" And there is no peace, "" A declaration of Lord YHWH. <a href="/ylt/ezekiel/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The prophets of Israel who are prophesying concerning Jerusalem, And who are seeing for her a vision of peace, And there is no peace, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah. <a href="/slt/ezekiel/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The prophets of Israel prophesying to Jerusalem, and seeing for her a vision of peace, and no peace, says the Lord Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezekiel/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Even the prophets of Israel that prophesy to Jerusalem, and that see visions of peace for her: and there is no peace, saith the Lord God. <a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> the prophets of Israel, who prophesy to Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace, says the Lord God. <a href="/nabre/ezekiel/13.htm">New American Bible</a> the prophets of Israel who prophesy to Jerusalem and see visions of peace for it when there is no peace—oracle of the Lord GOD. <a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the prophets of Israel who prophesied concerning Jerusalem and saw visions of peace for it, when there was no peace, says the Lord GOD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Such are the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, says the LORD God. <a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> These are the Prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem and see a vision of peace, and there is no peace, says THE LORD OF LORDS<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezekiel/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> to wit, the prophets of Israel that prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and that see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord GOD. <a href="/sep/ezekiel/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> even the prophets of Israel, who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord. <a href="/parallel/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vET3Gmwku4s?start=2985" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezekiel/13.htm">The Reproof of False Prophets</a> …15And after I have vented My wrath against the wall and against those who whitewashed it, I will say to you: ‘The wall is gone, and so are those who whitewashed it— 16<a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: nə·ḇî·’ê (N-mpc) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">those prophets</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: ha·nib·bə·ʾīm (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">who prophesied</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/2372.htm" title="2372: wə·ha·ḥō·zîm (Conj-w, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- See, behold. A primitive root; to gaze at; mentally, to perceive, contemplate; specifically, to have a vision of.">and saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/2377.htm" title="2377: ḥă·zō·wn (N-msc) -- Vision. From chazah; a sight, i.e. A dream, revelation, or oracle.">a vision</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lōm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">of peace</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">for her</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: wə·’ên (Conj-w:: Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">when there was no</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: šā·lōm (N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">peace,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</a> <a href="/hebrew/136.htm" title="136: ’ă·ḏō·nāy (N-proper-ms) -- Lord. Am emphatic form of 'adown; the Lord.">the Lord</a> <a href="/hebrew/3069.htm" title="3069: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- YHWH. A variation of Yhovah.">GOD.’</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16-17</a> 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. / They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’ <a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a> “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. <a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Jeremiah 6:14</a> They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. <a href="/jeremiah/8-11.htm">Jeremiah 8:11</a> They dress the wound of the daughter of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a> Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a> 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. <a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5</a> 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: <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a> While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/jeremiah/23-21.htm">Jeremiah 23:21-22</a> I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. / But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.” <a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a> For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. <a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10</a> 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. <a href="/jeremiah/28-9.htm">Jeremiah 28:9</a> As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.” <a href="/matthew/24-11.htm">Matthew 24:11</a> and many false prophets will arise and deceive many. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a> 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. <a href="/lamentations/2-14.htm">Lamentations 2:14</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>To wit, the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, said the Lord GOD.see visions<a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10</a> Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there was no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered morter:<a href="/jeremiah/5-31.htm">Jeremiah 5:31</a> The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?<a href="/jeremiah/6-14.htm">Jeremiah 6:14</a> They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.and there<a href="/isaiah/48-22.htm">Isaiah 48:22</a> There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.<a href="/isaiah/57-20.htm">Isaiah 57:20,21</a> But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/12-19.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-13.htm">Prophesied</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-2.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-2.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-9.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-13.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-9.htm">Visions</a> <a href="/jeremiah/41-16.htm">Wit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/14-11.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-11.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-21.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-49.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/ezekiel/37-7.htm">Prophesied</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-17.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-17.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-17.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/ezekiel/14-6.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-29.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-23.htm">Visions</a> <a href="/romans/8-23.htm">Wit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Ezekiel 13</div>1. <a href="/ezekiel/13-1.htm">The reproof of false prophets</a> 10. <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">and their untempered mortar</a> 17. <a href="/ezekiel/13-17.htm">Of prophecies and their pillows</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezekiel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezekiel/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>those prophets of Israel This phrase refers to the false prophets during the time of Ezekiel. These individuals claimed to speak on behalf of God but delivered messages that were not from Him. In the context of Israel's history, prophets were meant to be God's mouthpieces, delivering His truth to the people. However, these false prophets were misleading the nation, contributing to its spiritual decline. The role of a prophet was crucial, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/18-18.htm">Deuteronomy 18:18-22</a>, where God outlines the standards for true prophecy.who prophesied to Jerusalem Jerusalem was the political and spiritual center of Israel, housing the Temple, which was the focal point of Jewish worship. The false prophets directed their messages to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, who were facing the threat of Babylonian invasion. Historically, Jerusalem was under constant threat due to its strategic location, making it a frequent target for surrounding empires. The false prophets' messages were particularly dangerous because they gave the people a false sense of security.and saw a vision of peace for her The false prophets claimed to have received visions of peace, suggesting that Jerusalem would not face destruction. This was contrary to the true prophetic messages from Ezekiel and Jeremiah, who warned of impending judgment due to the people's unfaithfulness. The promise of peace was appealing but ultimately deceptive, as it contradicted God's warnings. This mirrors the New Testament warnings against false teachers who preach a different gospel (<a href="/2_peter/2.htm">2 Peter 2:1-3</a>).when there was no peace The reality was that Jerusalem was on the brink of destruction due to its persistent sin and rebellion against God. The Babylonian threat was imminent, and the true prophets were calling for repentance. The false assurance of peace led the people to complacency, ignoring the urgent need for spiritual reform. This situation is reminiscent of <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a>, where sudden destruction comes upon those who are lulled into a false sense of security.declares the Lord GOD. This phrase emphasizes the authority and finality of God's pronouncement. The use of "Lord GOD" (Adonai Yahweh) underscores His sovereignty and the certainty of His words. Throughout the Bible, God's declarations are absolute and trustworthy, contrasting with the unreliable messages of false prophets. This serves as a reminder of the importance of discerning true prophecy and aligning with God's revealed will, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a>, where God's word accomplishes what He desires.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a> A prophet of God, Ezekiel was called to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. 2. <a href="/topical/f/false_prophets.htm">False Prophets</a> These were individuals in Israel who claimed to speak for God but delivered false messages, particularly of peace, when God had not spoken such things. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel, which was under threat and eventually fell to Babylon due to the people's disobedience and the false assurances of peace. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The Lord GOD</a> The sovereign and true God of Israel, who speaks through His prophets and judges falsehood. 5. <a href="/topical/v/visions_of_peace.htm">Visions of Peace</a> The false assurances given by the prophets, which contradicted the reality of impending judgment due to the nation's sin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_prophecy.htm">Discernment in Prophecy</a> Believers must exercise discernment and test the spirits to ensure that messages claiming to be from God align with Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_false_assurance.htm">The Danger of False Assurance</a> False promises of peace can lead to complacency and unpreparedness for God's true plans. We must seek God's truth rather than comforting lies. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_true_prophets.htm">The Role of True Prophets</a> True prophets speak God's word faithfully, even when it is unpopular or difficult. We should value and heed messages that align with biblical truth. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty and Judgment</a> God is sovereign and His plans will prevail. False messages cannot thwart His purposes, and He will hold false prophets accountable. <a href="/topical/p/peace_through_obedience.htm">Peace through Obedience</a> True peace comes from obedience to God and alignment with His will, not from false assurances or human desires.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezekiel_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 13</a> <a href="/q/how_can_judah_israel_bless_amid_strife.htm">Zechariah 8:13: How could the house of Judah and Israel become blessings to other nations in light of ongoing regional strife?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_hosea_3_1_align_with_scripture.htm">How can we reconcile the command in Hosea 3:1 for a prophet to marry a prostitute with moral standards presented elsewhere in Scripture?</a> <a href="/q/does_history_confirm_ezekiel's_siege.htm">Ezekiel 4:1-3: Does archaeological or historical data confirm a siege of Jerusalem that matches the precise details of Ezekiel's prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/ezekiel_4_6__judah's_40_days_vs._kings.htm">Ezekiel 4:6: How do the 40 days for Judah align with or contradict other biblical timelines found in Kings and Chronicles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>those prophets נְבִיאֵ֣י (nə·ḇî·’ê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc who prophesied הַֽנִבְּאִים֙‪‬ (ha·nib·bə·’îm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> To prophesy, speak, by inspiration to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Jerusalem יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and saw וְהַחֹזִ֥ים (wə·ha·ḥō·zîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2374.htm">Strong's 2374: </a> A beholder in vision, a compact a vision חֲז֣וֹן (ḥă·zō·wn) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2377.htm">Strong's 2377: </a> A sight, a dream, revelation, oracle of peace שָׁלֹ֑ם (šā·lōm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace for her לָ֖הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> when there was no וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle peace, שָׁלֹ֔ם (šā·lōm) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> The Lord GOD.”’ יְהֹוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Ezekiel 13:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Ezekiel 13:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Ezekiel 13:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Ezekiel 13:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Ezekiel 13:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Ezekiel 13:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Ezekiel 13:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Ezekiel 13:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Ezekiel 13:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Ezekiel 13:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-16.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 13:16 To wit the prophets of Israel who (Ezek. 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