Ezekiel 13:19 Meaning and Explanation
“And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies?”
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Read Full Chapter →The prophetesses profit from deception, causing spiritual death to the righteous and false life to the wicked.
The Context of Ezekiel 13:19
The prophetesses profit by reversing moral and spiritual truth.
What Does Ezekiel 13:19 Mean?
The prophetesses receive payment—handfuls of barley and pieces of bread—in exchange for their deceptive services. This mercenary exchange profanes God's name among His people by making His spiritual authority a commodity for sale.
Their effect is morally inverted: they cause 'souls that should not die' to die (pronouncing judgment on the righteous) and 'save souls alive that should not live' (offering false hope to the wicked). Their lying reverses right and wrong, deceiving all who listen.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 13:19
What does Ezekiel 13:19 mean?
The prophetesses profit from deception, causing spiritual death to the righteous and false life to the wicked.
What is the context of Ezekiel 13:19?
The prophetesses profit by reversing moral and spiritual truth.