They 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.
These fake prophets are spreading empty lies and made-up 'messages from God,' claiming 'The LORD told me this' when God never said anything to them. They're getting people's hopes up, making them think God will actually back up their bogus predictions.
Don't trust anyone who claims to speak for God but is just making stuff up for clout.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel was addressing the people of Israel who were facing God's judgment for their idolatry and unfaithfulness. In this chapter, Ezekiel specifically condemned false prophets who claimed to have divine visions and messages from the Lord, but these were empty lies that misled the people into false security. These deceptive practices were rampant as the nation grappled with impending destruction, highlighting the contrast between true prophecy from God and human fabrication.
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