Ezekiel 13:4 asv — O Israel, thy prophets have been like foxes in the waste places.

American Standard Version

"O Israel, thy prophets have been like foxes in the waste places. "

— Ezekiel 13:4, American Standard Version

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Ezekiel 13 — Context

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And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

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Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel that prophesy, and say thou unto them that prophesy out of their own heart, Hear ye the word of Jehovah:

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Thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!

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

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Ye 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 Jehovah.

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They have seen falsehood and lying divination, that say, Jehovah saith; but Jehovah hath not sent them: and they have made men to hope that the word would be confirmed.

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Have ye not seen a false vision, and have ye not spoken a lying divination, in that ye say, Jehovah saith; albeit I have not spoken?

Ezekiel 13:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezekiel 13:4 say?
Ezekiel 13:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “O Israel, thy prophets have been like foxes in the waste places. ”
Where is Ezekiel 13:4 in the Bible?
Ezekiel 13:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezekiel, chapter 13, verse 4.
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 13:4.
What translation should I read Ezekiel 13:4 in?
Ezekiel 13:4 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 13:4?
Ezekiel 13:4 reads (ASV): “O Israel, thy prophets have been like foxes in the waste places. ” 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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