Ezekiel 13:4

"The Lord GOD says, “Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!"

Key Reflection

Ezekiel 13:4 targets a specific group of false prophets who were leading Israel astray through their own unorthodox teachings. These prophets, driven by their personal desires rather than divine revelation, presented visions and prophecies that lacked any basis in truth or reality, thus misleading the people whom they claimed to guide. This verse underscores the importance of authentic prophecy rooted in genuine divine revelation, highlighting the potential for spiritual deception when prophets rely on their own whims rather than God’s will.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

In the deserts -Foxes find a home among ruins etc.Lamentations 5:18. So the prophets find their profit in the ruin of their country.

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