Ezekiel 13:10
“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:”
Ezekiel 13:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Because they have deceived my people, saying: Peace, and there is no peace: and the people built up a wall, and they daubed it with dirt without straw.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there is no peace; and when one buildeth up a wall, behold, they daub it with untempered mortar :
- DARBYDarby
- Because, yea because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace! and there is no peace; and one buildeth up a wall, and lo, they daub it with untempered mortar —
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there is no peace; and when one builds up a wall, behold, they plaster it with whitewash:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Because, even because, they did cause My people to err, Saying, Peace! and there is no peace, And that one is building a wall, And lo, they are daubing it with chalk.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Because they have misled my people by saying, “Peace,” when there is no peace, and one built a wall while others covered it with untempered mortar.
Context: Ezekiel 13
8Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because ye have spoken vanity, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you, saith the Lord GOD.
9And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.
10Because, 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:
11Say unto them which daub it with untempered morter, that it shall fall: there shall be an overflowing shower; and ye, O great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall rend it.
12Lo, when the wall is fallen, shall it not be said unto you, Where is the daubing wherewith ye have daubed it?
About Ezekiel 13: False prophets and their downfall predicted
In Ezekiel chapter 13, the Lord speaks through the prophet Ezekiel, condemning the false prophets who deceive the people with messages of peace when there is no peace. These prophets speak lies to boost their own popularity and financial gain. The Lord declares that He will bring judgment upon them and their false prophecies, exposing them for what they truly are.
Commentary
The message of Ezekiel 13 is relevant today as there are still false prophets who claim to have a message from God but are motivated by personal gain or popularity. The Lord warns that judgement will come upon false prophets and those who follow their deceitful ways. This chapter also highlights the importance of discernment and testing every message against the ultimate truth found in the Word of God. We must beware of those who seek to deceive and lead us astray, and instead cling to the unwavering truth of God's Word.