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Prophetia Ezechielis, 13

1. et factus est sermo Domini ad me dicens

1. And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

2. fili hominis vaticinare ad prophetas Israël qui prophetant et dices prophetantibus de corde suo audite verbum Domini

2. Son of man, prophesy thou against the prophets of Israel that prophesy: and thou shalt say to them that prophesy out of their own heart: Hear ye the word of the Lord:

3. hæc dicit Dominus Deus væ prophetis insipientibus qui sequuntur spiritum suum et nihil vident

3. Thus saith the Lord God: Woe to the foolish prophets that follow their own spirit, and see nothing.

4. quasi vulpes in desertis prophetæ tui Israël erant

4. Thy prophets, O Israel, were like foxes in the deserts.

5. non ascendistis ex adverso neque opposuistis murum pro domo Israël ut staretis in prœlio in die Domini

5. You have not gone up to face the enemy, nor have you set up a wall for the house of Israel, to stand in battle in the day of the Lord.

6. vident vana et divinant mendacium dicentes ait Dominus cum Dominus non miserit eos et perseveraverunt confirmare sermonem

6. They see vain things, and they foretell lies, saying: The Lord saith: whereas the Lord hath not sent them: and they have persisted to confirm what they have said.

7. numquid non visionem cassam vidistis et divinationem mendacem locuti estis et dicitis ait Dominus cum ego non sim locutus

7. Have you not seen a vain vision and spoken a lying divination: and you say: The Lord saith: whereas I have not spoken.

8. propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus quia locuti estis vana et vidistis mendacium ideo ecce ego ad vos ait Dominus Deus

8. Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Because you have spoken vain things, and have seen lies: therefore behold I come against you, saith the Lord God.

9. et erit manus mea super prophetas qui vident vana et divinant mendacium in concilio populi mei non erunt et in scriptura domus Israël non scribentur nec in terra Israël ingredientur et scietis quia ego Dominus Deus

9. And my hand shall be upon the prophets that see vain things, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the council of my people, nor shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel, and you shall know that I am the Lord God.

10. eo quod deceperint populum meum dicentes pax et non est pax et ipse ædificabat parietem illi autem liniebant eum luto absque paleis

10. Because they have deceived my people, saying: Peace, and there is no peace: and the people built up a wall, and they daubed it with dirt without straw.

11. dic ad eos qui liniunt absque temperatura quod casurus sit erit enim imber inundans et dabo lapides prægrandes desuper inruentes et ventum procellæ dissipantem

11. Say to them that daub without tempering, that it shall fall: for there shall be an overflowing shower, and I will cause great hailstones to fall violently from above, and a stormy wind to throw it down.

12. siquidem ecce cecidit paries numquid non dicetur vobis ubi est litura quam levistis

12. Behold, when the wall is fallen: shall it not be said to you: Where is the daubing wherewith you have daubed it?

13. propterea hæc dicit Dominus Deus et erumpere faciam spiritum tempestatum in indignatione mea et imber inundans in furore meo erit et lapides grandes in ira in consummationem

13. Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Lo, I will cause a stormy wind to break forth in my indignation, and there shall be an overflowing shower in my anger: and great hailstones in my wrath to consume.

14. et destruam parietem quem levistis absque temperamento et adæquabo eum terræ et revelabitur fundamentum ejus et cadet et consumetur in medio ejus et scietis quia ego sum Dominus

14. And I will break down the wall that you have daubed with untempered mortar: and I will make it even with the ground, and the foundation thereof shall be laid bare: and it shall fall, and shall be consumed in the midst thereof: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

15. et conplebo indignationem meam in parietem et in his qui linunt eum absque temperamento dicamque vobis non est paries et non sunt qui linunt eum

15. And I will accomplish my wrath upon the wall, and upon them that daub it without tempering the mortar, and I will say to you: The wall is no more, and they that daub it are no more.

16. prophetæ Israël qui prophetant ad Hierusalem et vident ei visionem pacis et non est pax ait Dominus Deus

16. Even the prophets of Israel that prophesy to Jerusalem, and that see visions of peace for her: and there is no peace, saith the Lord God.

17. et tu fili hominis pone faciem tuam contra filias populi tui quæ prophetant de corde suo et vaticinare super eas

17. And thou, son of man, set thy face against the daughters of thy people that prophesy out of their own heart: and do thou prophesy against them,

18. et dic hæc ait Dominus Deus væ quæ consuunt pulvillos sub omni cubito manus et faciunt cervicalia sub capite universæ ætatis ad capiendas animas cum caperent animas populi mei vivificabant animas eorum

18. And say: Thus saith the Lord God: Woe to them that sew cushions under every elbow: and make pillows for the heads of persons of every age to catch souls: and when they caught the souls of my people, they gave life to their souls.

19. et violabant me ad populum meum propter pugillum hordei et fragmen panis ut interficerent animas quæ non moriuntur et vivificarent animas quæ non vivunt mentientes populo meo credenti mendaciis

19. And they violated me among my people, for a handful of barley, and a piece of bread, to kill souls which should not die, and to save souls alive which should not live, telling lies to my people that believe lies.

20. propter hoc hæc dicit Dominus Deus ecce ego ad pulvillos vestros quibus vos capitis animas volantes et disrumpam eos de brachiis vestris et dimittam animas quas vos capitis animas ad volandum

20. Therefore thus saith the Lord God: Behold I declare against your cushions, wherewith you catch flying souls: and I will tear them off from your arms: and I will let go the souls that you catch, the souls that should fly.

21. et disrumpam cervicalia vestra et liberabo populum meum de manu vestra neque erunt ultra in manibus vestris ad prædandum et scietis quia ego Dominus

21. And I will tear your pillows, and will deliver my people out of your hand, neither shall they be any more in your hands to be a prey: and you shall know that I am the Lord.

22. pro eo quod mærere fecistis cor justi mendaciter quem ego non contristavi et confortastis manus impii ut non reverteretur a via sua mala et viveret

22. Because with lies you have made the heart of the just to mourn, whom I have not made sorrowful: and have strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his evil way, and live.

23. propterea vana non videbitis et divinationes non divinabitis amplius et eruam populum meum de manu vestra et scietis quoniam ego Dominus

23. Therefore you shall not see vain things, nor divine divinations any more, and I will deliver my people out of your hand: and you shall know that I am the Lord.



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Footnotes:

13:1-7 - The prophet denounces Israel's false prophets, who speak deceptive words and do not have the true word of God. These prophets cause spiritual harm to the people, leading them to destruction (see also Jeremiah 23:16 and Matthew 7:15-20).

13:8-16 - The Lord declares that false prophets will be judged for their lies and deception, and their works will not prosper. This judgment reflects God's holiness and His requirement for faithfulness (see also Jeremiah 14:14 and 2 Peter 2:1-3).

13:17-23 - God also condemns women who practice witchcraft and deceive people with false visions. The sin of divination and witchcraft is seen as a form of idolatry and rebellion against God (see also Leviticus 19:26 and Galatians 5:19-21).

Verses related to Prophetia Ezechielis, 13:

Ezekiel chapter 13 denounces the false prophets of Israel. What accusations does God make against these deceivers? This incisive text condemns those who prophesy through their own inspiration, offering false hope to the people. The chapter criticizes both the prophets and the prophetesses who lead God's people astray, promising peace when there is no peace. The severity of the divine judgment upon them reflects the seriousness of their offense. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the dangers of false teaching presented in this crucial chapter.

Matthew 7:15: "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves." - Jesus warns against false prophets, a central theme in Ezekiel 13.

2 Peter 2:1: "In the past false prophets arose among the people, just as false teachers will also arise among you. These will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Sovereign who rescued them, bringing sudden destruction upon themselves." - Peter warns about false teachers, echoing Ezekiel 13's warnings against false prophets.

Jeremiah 23:16: "This is what the Lord of hosts says: 'Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill them with false hopes. They speak of visions they have imagined, and not from the mouth of the Lord.'" - Jeremiah, like Ezekiel, warns against prophets who speak falsely in the name of God.

1 John 4:1: "Beloved, do not believe in any spirit, but examine the spirits to see whether they come from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world." - John encourages discernment against false prophets, a theme also present in Ezekiel 13.

James 1:6-8: "But ask in faith, without doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. Let such a person not think that he will receive anything from the Lord; is someone who has a divided mind and is unstable in everything he does." - James describes the instability of those without true faith, similar to the description of false prophets in Ezekiel 13:6-7.

FAQ:

What does God say about false prophets in Ezekiel 13?

God condemns the false prophets of Israel who deceive the people by proclaiming false hopes, and curses them with divine judgment. (Ezekiel 13:1-16)

What does the "wall" built by the false prophets in Ezekiel 13 mean?

The wall that false prophets build symbolizes their false preaching, which cannot withstand God's judgment. (Ezekiel 13:10-15)

How does God condemn women who practice witchcraft in Ezekiel 13?

God condemns them for deceiving the souls of the people with enchantments and sorceries, leading them to destruction. (Ezekiel 13:17-23)

What does the vision of "evils to come" symbolize in Ezekiel 13?

The vision of evils coming with the wind symbolizes God's judgment that will fall on false prophets and their followers. (Ezekiel 13:11-12)

How is false hope dealt with in Ezekiel 13?

God denounces the false promises of salvation made by false prophets, warning that judgment will come for all. (Ezekiel 13:19)


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