Ezekiel 13:6 Meaning and Explanation
“They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made others to hope that they would confirm the word.”
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Read Full Chapter →False prophets spread lies and unfounded hope, claiming God sent them when He did not.
The Context of Ezekiel 13:6
False prophets deceive Israel with lies presented as God's word.
What Does Ezekiel 13:6 Mean?
These prophets have 'seen vanity'—they experience visions that are empty, false, and self-generated. 'Lying divination' refers to their practice of claiming to interpret divine will through enchantments or signs, all while fabricating what they claim God says.
Worst of all, they cause the people to 'hope' based on these lies. They promise fulfillment of words they claim are God's but which He never spoke. This false hope leaves people spiritually vulnerable when reality contradicts their expectations.
Ezekiel 13:6 in the Original Language
shew-waow (שַׁוְא), 'vanity' — emptiness, falsehood, and unreality; what has no substance or truth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 13:6
What does Ezekiel 13:6 mean?
False prophets spread lies and unfounded hope, claiming God sent them when He did not.
What is the context of Ezekiel 13:6?
False prophets deceive Israel with lies presented as God's word.