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The word of Yahweh came to me, saying,
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A Word Against False Prophets
Commentators explain that this verse introduces a divine message against false prophets. These prophets were not in Jerusalem but among the captives in Babylon, where Ezekiel was. They were misleading the people with comforting but untrue promises of a speedy return from exile.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The identity of phrases and ideas of this chapter with (Jeremiah 23:0) leads to the conclusion that Ezekiel took up a well-known prophe…
16th Century
Protestant
He speaks of the exiled prophets, as will be evident from the context. For among the captives there were those who assumed the name of God, boastin…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying . ] Giving orders to prophesy against the false prophets and prophetesse…
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