Ezekiel 13:20 Meaning and Explanation
“Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly.”
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Read Full Chapter →God will destroy the prophetesses' magical objects and free the people they have enslaved.
The Context of Ezekiel 13:20
God liberates captive souls from the prophetesses' magical control.
What Does Ezekiel 13:20 Mean?
God directly targets the tools of exploitation—the pillows and magical items used to enslave people. He will tear them from the prophetesses' hands, removing the source of their false power.
The phrase 'let the souls go' describes liberation. The people who have been trapped in spiritual bondage through the prophetesses' deception will be freed. God's action restores human dignity and agency.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 13:20
What does Ezekiel 13:20 mean?
God will destroy the prophetesses' magical objects and free the people they have enslaved.
What is the context of Ezekiel 13:20?
God liberates captive souls from the prophetesses' magical control.