Ezekiel 13:1

1 The LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

Ezekiel 13:1 Meaning and Commentary

Ezekiel 13:1

And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying.
] Giving orders to prophesy against the false prophets and prophetesses, which were either in the land of Israel, of whom the prophet had notice; or rather who were among the captives in Babylon, where Ezekiel now was.

Ezekiel 13:1 In-Context

1 The LORD spoke his word to me. He said,

2 "Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel. Tell those who make up their prophecies, 'Listen to the word of the LORD.

3 "'This is what the Almighty LORD says: How horrible it will be for the foolish prophets. They follow their own ideas, and they have seen nothing.

4 Israel, your prophets are like foxes among the ruins [of a city].

5 They haven't repaired the gaps in the wall or rebuilt the wall for the nation of Israel. So Israel will not be protected in battle on the day of the LORD.