Ezekiel 13:17 net — “As for you, son of man, turn toward the daughters of your people who are prophesying from their imagination. Prophesy…

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"“As for you, son of man, turn toward the daughters of your people who are prophesying from their imagination. Prophesy against them"

— Ezekiel 13:17, NET Bible

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Ezekiel 13 — Context

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I will break down the wall you coated with whitewash and knock it to the ground so that its foundation is exposed. When it falls you will be destroyed beneath it, and you will know that I am the LORD.

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I will vent my rage against the wall, and against those who coated it with whitewash. Then I will say to you,“The wall is no more and those who whitewashed it are no more–

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those prophets of Israel who would prophesy about Jerusalem and would see visions of peace for it, when there was no peace,” declares the Sovereign LORD.’

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“As for you, son of man, turn toward the daughters of your people who are prophesying from their imagination. Prophesy against them

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and say‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Woe to those who sew bands on all their wrists and make headbands for heads of every size to entrap people’s lives! Will you entrap my people’s lives, yet preserve your own lives?

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You have profaned me among my people for handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. You have put to death people who should not die and kept alive those who should not live by your lies to my people, who listen to lies!

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“‘Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: Take note that I am against your wristbands with which you entrap people’s lives like birds. I will tear them from your arms and will release the people’s lives, which you hunt like birds.

Ezekiel 13:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 13:17 say?
Ezekiel 13:17 in the NET Bible reads: ““As for you, son of man, turn toward the daughters of your people who are prophesying from their imagination. Prophesy against them”
Where is Ezekiel 13:17 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 13:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 13, verse 17.
Who wrote Ezekiel?
Ezekiel is traditionally attributed to Ezekiel the priest. It was written c. 593–571 BC.
What is the book of Ezekiel about?
Ezekiel ministers among the exiles in Babylon with vivid visions, sign-acts, and oracles. He sees God's glory depart from a defiled temple, then promises dry bones brought to life, a new heart, and a restored temple — pictures of resurrection and the new covenant fulfilled in Christ.
What are the major themes of Ezekiel?
Ezekiel explores themes including Glory of God, Judgment, New Heart, Resurrection, New Temple. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezekiel 13:17.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 13:17 in?
Ezekiel 13:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezekiel 13:17?
Ezekiel 13:17 reads (NET): ““As for you, son of man, turn toward the daughters of your people who are prophesying from their imagination. Prophesy against them” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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