Ezekiel 13:5 Meaning
Ye 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.
Context Explained
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.
6They 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.
7Have ye not seen a vain vision, and have ye not spoken a lying divination, whereas ye say, The LORD saith it; albeit I have not spoken?
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 53:5
Both verses highlight the need for protection and healing for God's people.
Ephesians 6:12
This verse emphasizes the spiritual battle believers face, similar to the call to stand in the gap.
James 5:16
James encourages prayer for one another, reflecting the need for spiritual support.
Source: Ezekiel 13:5