Ezekiel 13:4
“O Israel, thy prophets are like the foxes in the deserts.”
Ezekiel 13:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- O Israel, thy prophets are like the foxes in the deserts.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Thy prophets, O Israel, were like foxes in the deserts.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- O Israel, thy prophets have been like foxes in the waste places.
- DARBYDarby
- O Israel, thy prophets have been like foxes in desert places.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Israel, your prophets have been like foxes in the waste places.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- As foxes in the wastes, Thy prophets, O Israel, have been.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- O Israel, your prophets are like foxes in the deserts.
Context: Ezekiel 13
2Son 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;
3Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!
4O Israel, thy prophets are like the foxes in the deserts.
5Ye have not gone up into the gaps, neither made up the hedge for the house of Israel to stand in the battle in the day of the LORD.
6They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made others to hope that they would confirm the word.
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.