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Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say you to those who prophesy out of their own heart, Hear you the word of Yahweh:
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The Heart vs. God's Word
Commentators stress the verse's sharp contrast between true and false prophecy. False prophets speak "out of their own hearts"—from human imagination, carnal reason, and a desire to please people. True prophets deliver "the word of the LORD," a message received from God, not invented. This serves as a timeless test for any teaching: does it originate from human opinion or God's revealed Word?
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Ezekiel
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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
Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel Who called themselves so, and were accounted such by others; though t…
Presbyterian
Where God gives a warrant to do anything, he gives wisdom.
What they delivered was not what they had seen or heard, as is true of what the m…
