Ezekiel 13:16

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أيْ أنْبِيَاءُ إسْرَائِيلَ الكَذَبَةُ الَّذِينَ تَنَبَّأُوا لِلقُدْسِ وَرَأوْا رُؤَى سَلَامٍ لهَا، وَلَيْسَ مِنْ سَلَامٍ.» يَقُولُ الرَّبُّ الإلَهُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from the Prophet Ezekiel, who is speaking for God. It talks about prophets in Israel who say there will be peace in Jerusalem, but in reality, there won't be any peace. God warns that these prophets are giving false hope.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a friend who always tells you that you'll win a race, but you never really do. It's like that, but with grown-ups promising peace when there won't be any. The big boss, God, says these promises aren't true.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 592 BCE while in exile in Babylon. He was warning the people of Jerusalem about false prophets who were misleading them with false promises of peace and safety.

Living It Out Today

In our modern context, this verse can remind us to be careful of people who give us false hopes, like a politician promising unrealistic changes. We should always look for truthful guidance and not just what sounds good.

Topics

• prophecy
• false prophets
• peace
• warning
• truth
• exile

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 23:16
• Isaiah 28:7
• Matthew 7:15
• 2 Peter 2:1
• 1 John 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when the verse talks about 'visions of peace'?

It means that these prophets were claiming to have seen visions that promised peace, but these visions were misleading and not from God.

Who is the audience of this verse?

This verse is directed at the Israelites, particularly those in Jerusalem, who were being misled by false prophets.

Why is God warning about false prophets?

God warns about false prophets to protect His people from being misled, as false prophets can cause people to rely on false promises and neglect true faith.

How can we apply this verse in our daily lives?

We can apply this by being discerning about the messages we hear and ensuring they align with the truth of God's word, rather than just believing what sounds good.