Ezekiel 13:10 Meaning and Explanation
“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:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →False prophets have misled Israel with false promises of peace while covering up structural weakness with inferior materials.
The Context of Ezekiel 13:10
False prophets mislead Israel with false peace while weakening her defenses.
What Does Ezekiel 13:10 Mean?
The false prophets actively seduce (mislead, entice away from truth) God's people with promises of peace when genuine peace does not exist. Israel faces real threats and spiritual crisis, yet these prophets deny reality.
The wall-and-mortar metaphor continues: someone builds a wall (represents Israel's false sense of security), and others seal it with untempered mortar (soft clay that will not hold). This image captures the futility and danger of relying on false assurances instead of genuine repentance and righteousness.
Ezekiel 13:10 in the Original Language
shalom (שָׁלוֹם), 'peace' — wholeness, completeness, and right relationship; falsely promised when it does not exist.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 13:10
What does Ezekiel 13:10 mean?
False prophets have misled Israel with false promises of peace while covering up structural weakness with inferior materials.
What is the context of Ezekiel 13:10?
False prophets mislead Israel with false peace while weakening her defenses.