Ezekiel 13:10

Dutch Statenvertaling (Importantia edition)

Daarom, ja, daarom dat zij Mijn volk verleiden, zeggende: Vrede, daar geen vrede is; en dat de een een lemen wand bouwt, en ziet, de anderen denzelven pleisteren met loze kalk.

Wat betekent dit?

In this verse, God is speaking and criticizing false prophets who falsely promise peace to His people when there is no peace. They are like builders who construct a wall with poor-quality materials, which will inevitably fail.

Uitgelegd voor kinderen

Imagine some friends telling you that there's no reason to worry about a big storm coming because everything will be fine. But really, they're just covering up a leaky roof with cardboard, which won't help at all. That's what God is upset about here.

Historische achtergrond

Ezekiel, a prophet, wrote this around 593-571 BCE. He spoke to the exiled Israelites in Babylon, warning them about the false prophets who deceived them with false promises of peace and security.

Toepassing voor vandaag

Today, we might see this as a warning against trusting false assurances or quick fixes in our personal or professional lives. It encourages us to be discerning about the advice we follow and to seek truth and genuine solutions.

Onderwerpen

• false prophets
• deception
• truth
• advice
• security
• peace

Gerelateerde verzen

• Jeremiah 6:14
• Jeremiah 8:11
• Isaiah 30:10
• 2 Peter 2:1
• 1 John 4:1

Aanbevolen literatuur

Commentaar Commentaren op Ezekiel → Deze Bijbel Studiebijbel Statenvertaling (Importantia edition) →

Veelgestelde vragen

Who are the false prophets mentioned in Ezekiel 13:10?

The false prophets are those who misled the Israelites by promising them peace and security when in reality, there was no peace. They were giving false hope.

What does 'untempered mortar' mean?

Untempered mortar refers to the poor quality of construction materials. In this context, it symbolizes the insubstantial nature of the false prophets' promises.

Why was God upset with these false prophets?

God was upset because the false prophets were misleading His people, giving them false hope and security, which could lead to their downfall.

How can we apply this verse to our lives today?

This verse teaches us to be cautious of false assurances or quick fixes and to seek genuine solutions and truth in our lives.