Ezekiel 13:23 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore ye shall see no more vanity, nor divine divinations: for I will deliver my people out of your hand: and ye shall know that I am the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will end the reign of false prophecy and free Israel from deception.
The Context of Ezekiel 13:23
God ends false prophecy and delivers Israel from deception.
What Does Ezekiel 13:23 Mean?
God's final pronouncement brings the chapter to closure: the false prophets will no longer see vanity or practice divination. Their authority is completely revoked. God will actively deliver (rescue, liberate) His people from the hands of the deceivers.
The knowledge 'ye shall know that I am the LORD' becomes the testimony of judgment. Both the false prophets and the liberated people will recognize God's absolute authority and the utter falsity of human deception presented as divine word.
Ezekiel 13:23 in the Original Language
ketab (קַסַם), 'divine divinations' — the practice of claiming to interpret omens or divine will through magical or occultic means.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 13:23
What does Ezekiel 13:23 mean?
God will end the reign of false prophecy and free Israel from deception.
What is the context of Ezekiel 13:23?
God ends false prophecy and delivers Israel from deception.