Ezekiel 13:2 Meaning
Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, Hear ye the word of the LORD;
Context Explained
1And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
2Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own hearts, Hear ye the word of the LORD;
3Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!
4O Israel, thy prophets are like the foxes in the deserts.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Jeremiah 14:14
Both verses address the issue of prophets speaking from their own hearts rather than God's truth.
Matthew 7:15
Jesus warns against false prophets, similar to Ezekiel's admonition against misleading leaders.
Source: Ezekiel 13:2