Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there was no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered morter:
Here's what went down: these fake prophets totally misled my people by saying 'Everything's fine, don't worry!' when things were actually falling apart. It's like someone built a wall that was already weak, and then others came along and slapped cheap paint over it instead of actually fixing the foundation.
Don't trust people who put band-aids on serious problems and call it 'fixed.'
📚 Historical Context
In the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel was addressing the exiled Jews in Babylon, warning them about false prophets who were misleading God's people by falsely promising peace and security during a time of impending divine judgment. These prophets were compared to builders constructing a flimsy wall with untempered mortar, symbolizing their deceptive messages that appeared strong but would ultimately collapse under scrutiny. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's intolerance for falsehood amid Israel's spiritual and national crisis.
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