Ezekiel 13:10

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

لأَنَّهم أَضَلُّوا شَعْبي بِقَولِهم: «سَلام»، ولا سَلام، فكانَ هو يَبْني حائِطًا وهم يُطَيِّنونَه بِالطِّلاء.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God is speaking and criticizing false prophets who falsely promise peace to His people when there is no peace. They are like builders who construct a wall with poor-quality materials, which will inevitably fail.

Explained for Children

Imagine some friends telling you that there's no reason to worry about a big storm coming because everything will be fine. But really, they're just covering up a leaky roof with cardboard, which won't help at all. That's what God is upset about here.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE. He spoke to the exiled Israelites in Babylon, warning them about the false prophets who deceived them with false promises of peace and security.

Living It Out Today

Today, we might see this as a warning against trusting false assurances or quick fixes in our personal or professional lives. It encourages us to be discerning about the advice we follow and to seek truth and genuine solutions.

Topics

• false prophets
• deception
• truth
• advice
• security
• peace

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 6:14
• Jeremiah 8:11
• Isaiah 30:10
• 2 Peter 2:1
• 1 John 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the false prophets mentioned in Ezekiel 13:10?

The false prophets are those who misled the Israelites by promising them peace and security when in reality, there was no peace. They were giving false hope.

What does 'untempered mortar' mean?

Untempered mortar refers to the poor quality of construction materials. In this context, it symbolizes the insubstantial nature of the false prophets' promises.

Why was God upset with these false prophets?

God was upset because the false prophets were misleading His people, giving them false hope and security, which could lead to their downfall.

How can we apply this verse to our lives today?

This verse teaches us to be cautious of false assurances or quick fixes and to seek genuine solutions and truth in our lives.