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Because ye have spoken vanity, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I <i>am</i> against you, saith the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezekiel/13.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: “Because you have spoken nonsense and envisioned lies, therefore I <i>am</i> indeed against you,” says the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezekiel/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: “Because you have spoken deceit and have seen a lie, therefore behold, I am against you,” declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/13.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, &#8220Because you have spoken falsehood and seen a lie, therefore behold, I am against you,&#8221 declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezekiel/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, “Because you have spoken falsehood and seen a lie, therefore behold, I am against you,” declares the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezekiel/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore, thus says Lord Yahweh, “Because you have spoken worthlessness and beheld a lie, therefore behold, I am against you,” declares Lord Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezekiel/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, thus says the Lord GOD, “Because you have spoken empty <i>and</i> delusive words and have seen lies, therefore behold, I am against you,” says the Lord God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezekiel/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“ ‘Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: You have spoken falsely and had lying visions; that’s why you discover that I am against you. This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezekiel/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: I am against you because you have spoken falsely and had lying visions.&#8221 This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezekiel/13.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because ye have spoken falsehood, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you, saith the Lord Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezekiel/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So I am going to punish those lying prophets for deceiving the people of Israel with false messages. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezekiel/13.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Because ye have spoken vanity, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you, saith the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezekiel/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />" 'This is what the Almighty LORD says: Your predictions are false, and your visions are lies. That is why I'm against you, declares the Almighty LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezekiel/13.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So the Sovereign LORD says to them, "Your words are false, and your visions are lies. I am against you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezekiel/13.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"'Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says, "Because you've spoken falsehood and deceptions, I am therefore opposing you," declares the Lord GOD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezekiel/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezekiel/13.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"'Therefore, this is what the sovereign LORD says: Because you have spoken false words and forecast delusion, look, I am against you, declares the sovereign LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezekiel/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Because you have spoken falsehood, and seen lies, therefore, look, I am against you, says the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezekiel/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye have spoken vanity, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you, saith the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezekiel/13.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“‘Therefore the Lord Yahweh says: “Because you have spoken falsehood and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you,” says the Lord Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezekiel/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore, thus said Lord YHWH: Because you have spoken vanity, and seen a lie, "" Therefore, behold, I [am] against you, "" A declaration of Lord YHWH.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezekiel/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Because ye have spoken vanity, and seen a lie, Therefore, lo, I am against you, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezekiel/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For this, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Because ye spake falsehood and saw a lie, for this, behold me against you, said the Lord Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezekiel/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Because you have spoken vain things, and have seen lies: therefore behold I come against you, saith the Lord God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezekiel/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Because of this, thus says the Lord God: Since you have spoken emptiness and have seen falsehoods, therefore: behold, I am against you, says the Lord God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezekiel/13.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Because you have spoken falsehood and seen lying visions, therefore, for certain I am coming at you—oracle of the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezekiel/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore thus says the Lord GOD: Because you have uttered falsehood and envisioned lies, I am against you, says the Lord GOD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezekiel/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore thus says the LORD God: Because you have seen false visions and spoken lies; therefore, behold, I am against you, says the LORD God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezekiel/13.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because of this, says THE LORD OF LORDS, because you saw worthlessness and you have spoken falsehood, behold, I am against you, says THE LORD OF LORDS<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezekiel/13.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Because ye have spoken vanity, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you, saith the Lord GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezekiel/13.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And therefore say, Thus saith the Lord; Because your words are false, and your prophecies are vain, therefore, behold, I am against you, saith the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezekiel/13-8.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=2878" 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">7</span>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="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: lā·ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">Therefore</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">this is what</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> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3282.htm" title="3282: ya·‘an (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to pay attention; properly, heed; by implication, purpose; used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause.">Because</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dab·ber·ḵem (V-Piel-Inf:: 2mp) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">you have uttered</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.">vain words</a> <a href="/hebrew/2372.htm" title="2372: wa·ḥă·zî·ṯem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- See, behold. A primitive root; to gaze at; mentally, to perceive, contemplate; specifically, to have a vision of.">and seen</a> <a href="/hebrew/3577.htm" title="3577: kā·zāḇ (N-ms) -- A lie, falsehood, deceptive thing. From kazab; falsehood; literally or figuratively.">false visions,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: lā·ḵên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hin·nî (Interjection:: 1cs) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- To, into, towards. ">I am against you,</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> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of My people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am 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 23:16-17</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. / 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.’<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="/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="/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="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20-22</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.” / 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.<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="/jeremiah/23-21.htm">Jeremiah 23:21-22</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. / 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.”<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="/lamentations/2-14.htm">Lamentations 2:14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a></span><br />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.<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="/zechariah/10-2.htm">Zechariah 10:2</a></span><br />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.<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/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?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore thus said the Lord GOD; Because you have spoken vanity, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you, said the Lord GOD.</p><p class="hdg">behold</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/5-8.htm">Ezekiel 5:8</a></b></br> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, <i>am</i> against thee, and will execute judgments in the midst of thee in the sight of the nations.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/21-3.htm">Ezekiel 21:3</a></b></br> And say to the land of Israel, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I <i>am</i> against thee, and will draw forth my sword out of his sheath, and will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/26-3.htm">Ezekiel 26:3</a></b></br> Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I <i>am</i> against thee, O Tyrus, and will cause many nations to come up against thee, as the sea causeth his waves to come up.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-26.htm">Delusions</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-17.htm">False.</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/9-2.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-3.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Vanity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-7.htm">Visions</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Delusions</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-22.htm">False.</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-22.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-9.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-13.htm">Sovereign</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-12.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/ezekiel/35-12.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-9.htm">Vanity</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-9.htm">Visions</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-16.htm">Words</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says:</b><br>This phrase introduces a divine pronouncement, emphasizing the authority and sovereignty of God. In the context of Ezekiel, God often speaks directly to His people through the prophet, underscoring the seriousness of the message. The use of "Lord GOD" (Adonai Yahweh) highlights both His lordship and covenant relationship with Israel. This phrase is a common prophetic formula, indicating that what follows is not the prophet's own words but a message from God Himself.<p><b>Because you have uttered vain words:</b><br>The term "vain words" refers to the false prophecies and empty promises made by the false prophets in Israel. These prophets claimed to speak for God but were actually misleading the people. In the historical context, these false prophets were telling the people of Judah that they would have peace and security, contrary to the warnings of impending judgment given by true prophets like Ezekiel and Jeremiah. This phrase highlights the danger of false teachings and the importance of discerning truth from deception.<p><b>and seen false visions:</b><br>False visions are deceptive revelations that do not come from God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, visions were a common way for prophets to receive messages from the divine. However, these false prophets were either fabricating their visions or being misled by their own imaginations or demonic influences. This phrase underscores the theme of spiritual discernment and the need to test the spirits, as later echoed in 1 <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4:1</a>.<p><b>I am against you, declares the Lord GOD:</b><br>This is a strong declaration of divine opposition. When God declares Himself against someone, it signifies impending judgment and the withdrawal of His favor and protection. In the context of Ezekiel, this pronouncement is directed at the false prophets who were leading the people astray. The repetition of "declares the Lord GOD" reinforces the certainty and seriousness of the judgment. This phrase serves as a warning to all who would presume to speak for God without His authorization, reminding believers of the importance of faithfulness and truth in their witness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezekiel.htm">Ezekiel</a></b><br>A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. He is known for his vivid visions and symbolic acts.<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. They misled the people with false assurances of peace and security.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_god.htm">The Lord GOD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The sovereign God of Israel, who is addressing the false prophets through Ezekiel. His declarations are authoritative and final.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation to whom Ezekiel is prophesying. They are in exile due to their disobedience and idolatry, and they are being misled by false prophets.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>The period during which the Israelites were taken captive by Babylon. It serves as the backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_leadership.htm">Discernment in Leadership</a></b><br>Believers must exercise discernment in identifying true and false spiritual leaders. This involves testing teachings against Scripture and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_falsehood.htm">The Consequences of Falsehood</a></b><br>God takes false prophecy seriously, and there are severe consequences for those who lead others astray. This underscores the importance of truthfulness and integrity in ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty and Judgment</a></b><br>God's declaration against the false prophets reminds us of His sovereignty and the certainty of His judgment. Believers can trust that God will ultimately uphold justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_truth.htm">The Importance of Truth</a></b><br>In a world filled with deception, Christians are called to be bearers of truth, both in word and deed. This involves a commitment to studying and living out God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_promises.htm">Hope in God's Promises</a></b><br>Despite the presence of false prophets, God's true promises remain steadfast. Believers can find hope and assurance in the reliability of God's Word.<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_9_symbolic,_not_literal.htm">Could Ezekiel 9 be interpreted as a purely symbolic vision rather than a literal event, and if so, why include graphic details?</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's_the_'now_i_lay_me_down'_prayer.htm">What are the Rivers of Living Water?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/key_themes_in_ezekiel's_life.htm">What are the key themes in Ezekiel's life story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezekiel/13-8.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">Therefore</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכֵ֗ן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> </span><span class="str2">So -- thus</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this is what</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(kōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like this, thus, here, now</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Lord</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנָ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">GOD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוִ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">says:</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַר֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<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">‘Because</span><br /><span class="heb">יַ֚עַן</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3282.htm">Strong's 3282: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heed, purpose, to indicate the reason, cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you have uttered</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּבֶּרְכֶ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(dab·ber·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | 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">vain words</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֔וְא</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">and seen</span><br /><span class="heb">וַחֲזִיתֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(wa·ḥă·zî·ṯem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive 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">false visions,</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּזָ֑ב</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">I am against you,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲלֵיכֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·lê·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">declares</span><br /><span class="heb">נְאֻ֖ם</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">אֲדֹנָ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_136.htm">Strong's 136: </a> </span><span class="str2">The Lord</span><br /><br /><span class="word">GOD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוִֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Ezekiel 13:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Ezekiel 13:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Ezekiel 13:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Ezekiel 13:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Ezekiel 13:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Ezekiel 13:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Ezekiel 13:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Ezekiel 13:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Ezekiel 13:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezekiel/13-8.htm">Ezekiel 13:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezekiel/13-8.htm">OT Prophets: Ezekiel 13:8 Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because (Ezek. 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