Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw visions of peace for her when there was no peace, declares the Sovereign LORD."’ New Living Translation They were lying prophets who claimed peace would come to Jerusalem when there was no peace. I, the Sovereign LORD, have spoken!’ English Standard Version the prophets of Israel who prophesied concerning Jerusalem and saw visions of peace for her, when there was no peace, declares the Lord GOD. Berean Standard Bible those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace, declares the Lord GOD.’ Berean Literal Bible the prophets of Israel are prophesying concerning Jerusalem, and seeing for her visions of peace, and there is no peace! An utterance of the Lord YHWH.’ King James Bible To wit, the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord GOD. New King James Version that is, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace,’ ” says the Lord GOD. New American Standard Bible along with the prophets of Israel who prophesy to Jerusalem, and who see a vision of peace for her when there is no peace,’ declares the Lord GOD. NASB 1995 along with the prophets of Israel who prophesy to Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace,’ declares the Lord GOD. NASB 1977 along with the prophets of Israel who prophesy to Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace,’ declares the Lord GOD. Legacy Standard Bible the prophets of Israel who prophesy to Jerusalem and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace,’ declares Lord Yahweh. Amplified Bible along with the [false] prophets of Israel who prophesy [deceitfully] to Jerusalem, and who see [false] visions of peace for her when there is no peace,’ says the Lord GOD. Berean Annotated Bible those prophets of Israel (he wrestles with God) who prophesied to Jerusalem (city of peace) and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace, declares the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH}. Christian Standard Bible those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace.” This is the declaration of the Lord GOD.” American Standard Version to wit, the prophets of Israel that prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and that see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord Jehovah. Contemporary English Version because they promised my people peace, when there was no peace. I, the LORD God, have spoken. English Revised Version to wit, the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord GOD. GOD'S WORD® Translation The prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem are gone. Those who said that everything was alright, when it wasn't alright, are gone, declares the Almighty LORD.'" Good News Translation those prophets who assured Jerusalem that all was well, when all was not well!" The Sovereign LORD has spoken. International Standard Version The prophets of Israel prophesied about Jerusalem and saw visions of peace concerning her, yet there's no peace,'" declares the Lord GOD. NET Bible those prophets of Israel who would prophesy about Jerusalem and would see visions of peace for it, when there was no peace," declares the sovereign LORD.' New Heart English Bible to wit, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace,'"' says the Lord GOD." Webster's Bible Translation To wit, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord GOD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethose prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace, declares the Lord GOD.’ World English Bible to wit, the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace,’” says the Lord Yahweh.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version[These]—the prophets of Israel, who are prophesying concerning Jerusalem, "" And who are seeing a vision of peace for her, "" And there is no peace, "" A declaration of Lord YHWH. Berean Literal Bible the prophets of Israel are prophesying concerning Jerusalem, and seeing for her visions of peace, and there is no peace! An utterance of the Lord YHWH.’ Young's Literal Translation The prophets of Israel who are prophesying concerning Jerusalem, And who are seeing for her a vision of peace, And there is no peace, An affirmation of the Lord Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation The prophets of Israel prophesying to Jerusalem, and seeing for her a vision of peace, and no peace, says the Lord Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEven the prophets of Israel that prophesy to Jerusalem, and that see visions of peace for her: and there is no peace, saith the Lord God. Catholic Public Domain Version the prophets of Israel, who prophesy to Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her when there is no peace, says the Lord God. New American Bible the prophets of Israel who prophesy to Jerusalem and see visions of peace for it when there is no peace—oracle of the Lord GOD. New Revised Standard Version the prophets of Israel who prophesied concerning Jerusalem and saw visions of peace for it, when there was no peace, says the Lord GOD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSuch are the prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, says the LORD God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated These are the Prophets of Israel who prophesy concerning Jerusalem and see a vision of peace, and there is no peace, says THE LORD OF LORDS OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917to wit, the prophets of Israel that prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and that see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord GOD. Brenton Septuagint Translation even the prophets of Israel, who prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and who see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Reproof of False Prophets…15And after I have vented My wrath against the wall and against those who whitewashed it, I will say to you: ‘The wall is gone, and so are those who whitewashed it— 16those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace, declares the Lord GOD.’ Cross References those prophets of Israel Jeremiah 23:16 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. Jeremiah 23:21-22 I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. / But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.” 1 Kings 22:22-23 And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ / So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.” who prophesied to Jerusalem Jeremiah 23:14 And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.” Jeremiah 23:15 Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says concerning the prophets: “I will feed them wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink, for from the prophets of Jerusalem ungodliness has spread throughout the land.” Jeremiah 14:16 And the people to whom they prophesy will be thrown into the streets of Jerusalem because of famine and sword. There will be no one to bury them or their wives, their sons or their daughters. I will pour out their own evil upon them. and saw a vision of peace for her Jeremiah 14:13 “Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’” Jeremiah 28:9 As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.” Zechariah 10:2 For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd. when there was no peace, Jeremiah 6:14 They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. Jeremiah 8:11 They dress the wound of the daughter of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. Jeremiah 23:17 They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’ declares the Lord GOD.’ Ezekiel 11:5 And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds. Ezekiel 20:3 “Son of man, speak to the elders of Israel and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Have you come to inquire of Me? As surely as I live, I will not be consulted by you, declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 20:33 As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, with a strong hand, an outstretched arm, and outpoured wrath I will rule over you. Jeremiah 14:14 “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. Treasury of Scripture To wit, the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, said the Lord GOD. see visions 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: Jeremiah 5:31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? Jeremiah 6:14 They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. and there Isaiah 48:22 There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked. Isaiah 57:20,21 But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt… Jump to Previous Affirmation Declares Israel Jerusalem Peace Prophesied Prophesy Prophesying Prophets Sovereign Vision Visions Wit WordsJump to Next Affirmation Declares Israel Jerusalem Peace Prophesied Prophesy Prophesying Prophets Sovereign Vision Visions Wit WordsEzekiel 13 1. The reproof of false prophets10. and their untempered mortar 17. Of prophecies and their pillows those prophets of Israel This phrase refers to the false prophets during the time of Ezekiel. These individuals claimed to speak on behalf of God but delivered messages that were not from Him. In the context of Israel's history, prophets were meant to be God's mouthpieces, delivering His truth to the people. However, these false prophets were misleading the nation, contributing to its spiritual decline. The role of a prophet was crucial, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:18-22, where God outlines the standards for true prophecy. who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace declares the Lord GOD. Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet of God, Ezekiel was called to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the Israelites during their Babylonian exile. 2. False Prophets These were individuals in Israel who claimed to speak for God but delivered false messages, particularly of peace, when God had not spoken such things. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, which was under threat and eventually fell to Babylon due to the people's disobedience and the false assurances of peace. 4. The Lord GOD The sovereign and true God of Israel, who speaks through His prophets and judges falsehood. 5. Visions of Peace The false assurances given by the prophets, which contradicted the reality of impending judgment due to the nation's sin. Teaching Points Discernment in ProphecyBelievers must exercise discernment and test the spirits to ensure that messages claiming to be from God align with Scripture. The Danger of False Assurance False promises of peace can lead to complacency and unpreparedness for God's true plans. We must seek God's truth rather than comforting lies. The Role of True Prophets True prophets speak God's word faithfully, even when it is unpopular or difficult. We should value and heed messages that align with biblical truth. God's Sovereignty and Judgment God is sovereign and His plans will prevail. False messages cannot thwart His purposes, and He will hold false prophets accountable. Peace through Obedience True peace comes from obedience to God and alignment with His will, not from false assurances or human desires. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezekiel 13:16?2. How does Ezekiel 13:16 warn against false prophets in today's church? 3. What does "visions of peace" mean in Ezekiel 13:16? 4. How can we discern true prophecy from false according to Ezekiel 13:16? 5. Connect Ezekiel 13:16 with New Testament teachings on false prophets. 6. How should believers respond to false teachings in light of Ezekiel 13:16? 7. What does Ezekiel 13:16 reveal about false prophets in ancient Israel? 8. How does Ezekiel 13:16 challenge the authenticity of modern prophetic claims? 9. What historical context is essential for understanding Ezekiel 13:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezekiel 13? 11. Zechariah 8:13: How could the house of Judah and Israel become blessings to other nations in light of ongoing regional strife? 12. How can we reconcile the command in Hosea 3:1 for a prophet to marry a prostitute with moral standards presented elsewhere in Scripture? 13. Ezekiel 4:1-3: Does archaeological or historical data confirm a siege of Jerusalem that matches the precise details of Ezekiel's prophecy? 14. Ezekiel 4:6: How do the 40 days for Judah align with or contradict other biblical timelines found in Kings and Chronicles? What Does Ezekiel 13:16 Mean those prophets of Israel• The phrase points to people who claimed God’s authority yet spoke out of their own imagination. • They lived inside the covenant community—visible insiders—making their words more dangerous (Jeremiah 23:16; Ezekiel 22:28). • God distinguishes between genuine and counterfeit voices; the latter “whitewash” sin instead of calling for repentance (Deuteronomy 13:1-5; Matthew 7:15). • A lesson emerges: spiritual pedigree or position never overrides the need for submission to God’s revealed truth. who prophesied to Jerusalem • Jerusalem, the spiritual and political heart of the nation, was the primary audience. • By predicting blessing over the city, these prophets won popular acclaim and governmental favor (Micah 3:11). • Their soothing rhetoric masked the city’s rebellion—“They have healed the brokenness of My people superficially” (Jeremiah 6:14). • The section warns against messages tailored to please rather than transform. and saw a vision of peace for her • “Vision” suggests an allegedly divine revelation; “peace” (shalom) implies wholeness, safety, prosperity. • Their promises contradicted Jeremiah’s and Ezekiel’s warnings of exile (Jeremiah 23:17). • The allure of positive prophecy is timeless; Paul noted a coming cry of “Peace and security” before sudden destruction (1 Thessalonians 5:3). • Genuine prophecy aligns with God’s moral standards; false optimism is spiritual malpractice. when there was no peace • Reality negated their predictions—judgment was at the door (Ezekiel 7:25). • Sin cancels peace: “There is no peace…for the wicked” (Isaiah 48:22). • God had set conditions for blessing (Leviticus 26:3-17); unrepentant idolatry voided the covenant benefits. • By ignoring sin, the prophets left the people unprepared for Babylon’s siege. declares the Lord GOD. • The final word belongs to the Sovereign Lord, underscoring His ultimate authority (Ezekiel 13:9). • His declaration exposes and nullifies every false utterance; no competing voice can overrule Him (Isaiah 46:10). • Jesus echoed the principle, dismissing counterfeit servants: “I never knew you” (Matthew 7:23). • The verse closes with divine certitude—God’s verdict is final, His truth unassailable. summary Ezekiel 13:16 condemns Israel’s counterfeit prophets who assured Jerusalem of peace while its sin invited judgment. Their popular, positive visions directly opposed God’s revealed warnings. The passage underscores two enduring truths: God alone defines reality, and any message that neglects repentance and holiness, however comforting, is false. Discernment requires measuring every proclamation against Scripture’s unchanging standard of righteousness and submission to the Lord GOD who always speaks truth. Hebrew those prophetsנְבִיאֵ֣י (nə·ḇî·’ê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc who prophesied הַֽנִבְּאִים֙ (ha·nib·bə·’îm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Jerusalem יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel and saw וְהַחֹזִ֥ים (wə·ha·ḥō·zîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2374: A beholder in vision, a compact a vision חֲז֣וֹן (ḥă·zō·wn) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2377: A sight, a dream, revelation, oracle of peace שָׁלֹ֑ם (šā·lōm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace for her לָ֖הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew when there was no וְאֵ֣ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle peace, שָׁלֹ֔ם (šā·lōm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace declares נְאֻ֖ם (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the Lord אֲדֹנָ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD.”’ יְהֹוִֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH Links Ezekiel 13:16 NIVEzekiel 13:16 NLT Ezekiel 13:16 ESV Ezekiel 13:16 NASB Ezekiel 13:16 KJV Ezekiel 13:16 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 13:16 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 13:16 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 13:16 French Bible Ezekiel 13:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 13:16 To wit the prophets of Israel who (Ezek. 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