Ezekiel 13:15

Thus will I accomplish my wrath upon the wall, and upon them that have daubed it with untempered [morter], and will say unto you, The wall [is] no [more], neither they that daubed it;

Thus will I accomplish {H3615} my wrath {H2534} upon the wall {H7023}, and upon them that have daubed {H2902} it with untempered {H8602} morter, and will say {H559} unto you, The wall {H7023} is no more, neither they that daubed {H2902} it;

In this way I will spend my fury on the wall and on those who covered it with whitewash; and I will say to you, 'The wall is gone, and so are those who "plastered" it,'

And after I have vented My wrath against the wall and against those who whitewashed it, I will say to you: β€˜The wall is gone, and so are those who whitewashed itβ€”

Thus will I accomplish my wrath upon the wall, and upon them that have daubed it with untempered mortar; and I will say unto you, The wall is no more, neither they that daubed it;

Commentary

Ezekiel 13:15 (KJV) delivers a powerful declaration of God's impending judgment against false prophets and their deceptive messages, using the vivid metaphor of a collapsing wall.

Context

This verse is part of a larger denunciation in Ezekiel chapter 13, where the prophet Ezekiel confronts those who claim to speak for God but are, in fact, delivering their own fabricated messages of peace and safety to a people facing divine wrath. These false prophets were likened to builders constructing a weak wall and then covering it with "untempered mortar" (or whitewash) to make it appear strong and secure (Ezekiel 13:10). This deceptive covering gave the people false hope, assuring them that God's judgment would not come, even as the nation was on the brink of destruction and exile.

Key Themes

  • Divine Judgment and Wrath: The verse emphasizes God's sovereign intent to "accomplish my wrath" not only upon the false messages ("the wall") but also directly upon those who propagated them ("them that have daubed it"). This highlights God's justice in holding accountable those who mislead His people.
  • Exposure of Falsehood: The metaphor of the wall collapsing signifies the utter demolition of all false security and deceptive prophecies. When God's judgment falls, the flimsy nature of their assurances will be revealed, and both the lies and the liars will be destroyed.
  • Consequences of Deception: The phrase "The wall is no more, neither they that daubed it" underscores the complete and irrevocable end for both the false message and the messengers. It serves as a stern warning about the severe consequences of spiritual deception and misleading God's flock.

Linguistic Insights

The term "untempered [morter]" translates the Hebrew word taphel (טָ׀֡ל), which literally means "unsavory," "unseasoned," or "foolish." In this architectural context, it refers to a poor quality, unstable plaster or whitewash used to cover up cracks and defects rather than provide genuine structural integrity. It signifies a superficial covering that offers no real strength, symbolizing the empty, baseless promises of the false prophets.

Related Scriptures

The theme of false prophets misleading God's people is prevalent throughout Scripture. For instance, the prophet Jeremiah also condemned those who "speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the Lord" (Jeremiah 14:14). In the New Testament, Jesus Himself warned His followers to "beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" (Matthew 7:15). This imagery of a weak foundation also resonates with Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders, where only those who build on a solid foundation of hearing and obeying God's words can withstand the storms of life.

Practical Application

Ezekiel 13:15 serves as a timeless reminder for believers to exercise discernment. We must carefully evaluate teachings and prophecies, comparing them against the unchanging truth of God's Word (Acts 17:11). It warns against seeking comfort in messages that contradict divine truth or promise peace where there is no genuine peace. Ultimately, only God's truth provides a lasting and secure foundation, while falsehood, no matter how appealingly presented, will inevitably collapse under the weight of reality and divine judgment.

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Cross-References

  • Nehemiah 4:3

    Now Tobiah the Ammonite [was] by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.

  • Psalms 62:3

    How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall [shall ye be, and as] a tottering fence.

  • Isaiah 30:13

    Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant.
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