Have 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?
Haven't you been seeing fake visions and telling lies about the future? You keep saying 'God told me this' when I never said anything to you at all.
Don't put words in God's mouth, he's calling out the fake prophets who claim to speak for him.
📚 Historical Context
In the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel was among the Jewish exiles in Babylon, where God called him to confront false prophets who were deceiving the people with misleading visions and claims of divine authority. These false prophets were telling the Israelites what they wanted to hear, such as promises of peace and restoration, despite God's actual judgment on their sins. This context highlights the danger of spiritual deception during a time of national crisis and exile.
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