Ezekiel 13:3 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!”
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The Context of Ezekiel 13:3
The Lord judges false prophets for following their own desires.
What Does Ezekiel 13:3 Mean?
God declares woe—a pronouncement of calamity—upon the foolish prophets. The term 'foolish' (nabal in Hebrew) refers not to intellectual stupidity but to moral blindness and rebellion against God's truth.
These prophets 'follow their own spirit' and 'have seen nothing.' This phrase indicates they are driven by personal inclination, emotion, or ambition, not by actual encounters with God. Their visions are fabricated, not received.
Ezekiel 13:3 in the Original Language
nabal (נָבָל), 'foolish' — morally perverse or lacking sense; characteristic of those who reject God's authority.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 13:3
What does Ezekiel 13:3 mean?
God pronounces judgment on foolish prophets who follow their own spirit instead of God's and see no genuine vision.
What is the context of Ezekiel 13:3?
The Lord judges false prophets for following their own desires.