Ezekiel 13:3 Meaning
Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!
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.
5Ye have not gone up into the gaps, neither made up the hedge for the house of Israel to stand in the battle in the day of the LORD.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 7:15
Both verses warn against false prophets and their misleading teachings.
Jeremiah 14:14
Jeremiah also speaks of prophets who prophesy lies in the name of the Lord.
1 John 4:1
This verse encourages believers to test the spirits to discern truth from falsehood.
Source: Ezekiel 13:3