And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel.
And if a prophet gets it wrong when they speak for me, know that I, the LORD, allowed that deception to happen. I will reach out and remove that prophet from among my people Israel.
God holds prophets accountable, if they're leading people astray, he'll step in and stop them.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel was delivering messages from God to the exiled Israelites, warning them about the consequences of idolatry and seeking false guidance. In Ezekiel 14, God is specifically addressing the elders of Israel who were consulting prophets while holding onto idols in their hearts, indicating that such insincere inquiries would lead to divine judgment. This verse highlights God's sovereignty in allowing deception as a means of exposing and punishing unfaithful prophets.
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