Ezekiel 13:3 web — Thus says the Lord Yahweh, Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!

World English Bible

"Thus says the Lord Yahweh, Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!"

— Ezekiel 13:3, World English Bible

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Ezekiel 13 — Context

1

The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,

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Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say to those who prophesy out of their own heart, Hear the word of Yahweh:

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Thus says the Lord Yahweh, Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!

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Israel, your prophets have been like foxes in the waste places.

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You have not gone up into the gaps, neither built up the wall for the house of Israel, to stand in the battle in the day of Yahweh.

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They have seen falsehood and lying divination, who say, Yahweh says; but Yahweh has not sent them: and they have made men to hope that the word would be confirmed.

Ezekiel 13:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 13:3 say?
Ezekiel 13:3 in the World English Bible reads: “Thus says the Lord Yahweh, Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!”
Where is Ezekiel 13:3 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 13:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 13, verse 3.
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 13:3.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 13:3 in?
Ezekiel 13:3 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 13:3?
Ezekiel 13:3 reads (WEB): “Thus says the Lord Yahweh, Woe to the foolish prophets, who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!” 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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