John Gill Commentary Ezekiel 13:16

John Gill Commentary

Ezekiel 13:16

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

Ezekiel 13:16

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"[to wit], the prophets of Israel that prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and that see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord Jehovah." — Ezekiel 13:16 (ASV)

[To wit], the prophets of Israel, who prophesy concerning Jerusalem This explains who are meant by those that daubed with untempered mortar: and who see visions of peace for her; not in reality, but in pretence; they boasted that they had visions and revelations from the Lord, and assured the people they should enjoy great peace and prosperity; but these, as they are before called, were vain visions and lying divinations.

There seems to be in this an allusion to the name of Jerusalem, which, according to some, signifies, ``they shall see peace:'' and [there is] no peace, says the Lord God; not to the wicked; nor to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, who listened to the false prophets; nor to the false prophets themselves.