Ezekiel 13:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]:

Complete Jewish Bible:

They deserve this, because they have led my people astray by saying there is peace when there is no peace. If someone builds a wall without mortar, they 'plaster' it with whitewash [to make it appear strong].

Berean Standard Bible:

Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built,

American Standard Version:

Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there is no peace; and when one buildeth up a wall, behold, they daub it with untempered mortar:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Because, even because they have seduced^{H2937} my people^{H5971}, saying^{H559}, Peace^{H7965}; and there was no peace^{H7965}; and one built up^{H1129} a wall^{H2434}, and, lo^{H2009}, others daubed^{H2902} it with untempered^{H8602} morter:

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Commentary for Ezekiel 13:10

Ezekiel 13:10 is a verse that condemns the false prophets of Judah during a time of great turmoil and impending exile. The historical context is set during the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, around the early 6th century BCE. The people of Judah are facing divine judgment for their idolatry and disobedience, and false prophets are misleading them with messages of false security and peace.

In this verse, God is directly addressing the deceitfulness of these prophets. The themes revolve around truth versus deception, divine judgment, and the consequences of misleading the people of God. The false prophets are saying "Peace" to the people when there is no peace, essentially giving them a false sense of security in a time of crisis. This is akin to building a wall—a symbol of protection and security—but daubing it with "untempered mortar," meaning the wall is weak and will not stand. The "untempered mortar" suggests that their prophecies and assurances are insubstantial and will not hold up against the impending judgment.

The verse speaks to the gravity of the prophetic role and the severe consequences of abusing it. It underscores the importance of speaking truthfully on behalf of God, especially in times of national crisis. The message is a stark warning against complacency and the dangers of ignoring the true words of God in favor of more comforting, yet ultimately destructive, falsehoods. Ezekiel 13:10 thus emphasizes the need for authenticity in spiritual leadership and the dire outcomes that can result from spiritual deceit.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H2937
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: טָעָה
   Transliteration: ṭâʻâh
   Pronunciation: taw-aw'
   Description: a primitive root; to wander; causatively to lead astray; seduce.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5971
   There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַם
   Transliteration: ʻam
   Pronunciation: am
   Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.
   
3. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
4. Strong's Number: H7965
   There are 208 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלוֹם
   Transliteration: shâlôwm
   Pronunciation: shaw-lome'
   Description: or שָׁלֹם; from שָׁלַם; safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace; [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1129
   There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּנָה
   Transliteration: bânâh
   Pronunciation: baw-naw'
   Description: a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively); (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely.
   
6. Strong's Number: H2434
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חַיִץ
   Transliteration: chayits
   Pronunciation: khah'-yits
   Description: another form for חוּץ; a wall; wall.
   
7. Strong's Number: H2009
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: הִנֵּה
   Transliteration: hinnêh
   Pronunciation: hin-nay'
   Description: prolongation for הֵן; lo!; behold, lo, see.
   
8. Strong's Number: H2902
   There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: טוּחַ
   Transliteration: ṭûwach
   Pronunciation: too'-akh
   Description: a primitive root; to smear, especially with lime; daub, overlay, plaister, smut.
   
9. Strong's Number: H8602
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תָּפֵל
   Transliteration: tâphêl
   Pronunciation: taw-fale'
   Description: from an unused root meaning to smear; plaster (as gummy) or slime; (figuratively) frivolity; foolish things, unsavoury, untempered.