Ezekiel 13:22 Meaning
Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:
Context Explained
20Wherefore 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.
21Your kerchiefs also will I tear, and deliver my people out of your hand, and they shall be no more in your hand to be hunted; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
22Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:
23Therefore 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.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 15:14
Jesus speaks of the blind leading the blind, similar to the false prophets in Ezekiel.
Romans 16:18
Paul warns against those who deceive with smooth words, reflecting Ezekiel's warning.
Galatians 6:7
Paul emphasizes that one reaps what they sow, aligning with the consequences of deception in Ezekiel.
Source: Ezekiel 13:22