Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Because you disheartened the righteous with your lies, when I had brought them no grief, and because you encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways and so save their lives, New Living Translation You have discouraged the righteous with your lies, but I didn’t want them to be sad. And you have encouraged the wicked by promising them life, even though they continue in their sins. English Standard Version Because you have disheartened the righteous falsely, although I have not grieved him, and you have encouraged the wicked, that he should not turn from his evil way to save his life, Berean Standard Bible Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives, King James Bible Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life: New King James Version “Because with lies you have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and you have strengthened the hands of the wicked, so that he does not turn from his wicked way to save his life. New American Standard Bible Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him pain, but you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from his wicked way to keep him alive, NASB 1995 “Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him grief, but have encouraged the wicked not to turn from his wicked way and preserve his life, NASB 1977 “Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him grief, but have encouraged the wicked not to turn from his wicked way and preserve his life, Legacy Standard Bible Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him grief, but have strengthened the hands of the wicked not to turn from his evil way and preserve his life, Amplified Bible Because you disheartened the righteous with falsehood when I did not cause him grief, but have encouraged the wicked not to turn from his wicked way and preserve his life, Christian Standard Bible Because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies (when I intended no distress), and because you have supported the wicked person so that he does not turn from his evil way to save his life, Holman Christian Standard Bible Because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies, even though I have not caused him grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked person not to turn from his evil way to save his life, American Standard Version Because with lies ye have grieved the heart of the righteous, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, and be saved alive: Contemporary English Version They do things I would never do. They lie to good people and encourage them to do wrong, and they convince the wicked to ruin their own lives by not turning from sin. English Revised Version Because with lies ye have grieved the heart of the righteous, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, and be saved alive: GOD'S WORD® Translation You have discouraged righteous people with your lies, even though I hadn't brought them any grief. You encouraged wicked people not to turn from their wicked ways to save their lives. Good News Translation "By your lies you discourage good people, whom I do not wish to hurt. You prevent evil people from giving up evil and saving their lives. International Standard Version "'"Because you've dismayed the heart of the righteous—whom I never intended to dismay—with lies, and because you've encouraged the wicked so that he wouldn't abandon his evil behavior and by doing so live, Majority Standard Bible Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives, NET Bible This is because you have disheartened the righteous person with lies (although I have not grieved him), and because you have encouraged the wicked person not to turn from his evil conduct and preserve his life. New Heart English Bible Because with lies you have grieved the heart of the righteous, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, and be saved alive: Webster's Bible Translation Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life: World English Bible Because with lies you have grieved the heart of the righteous, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, and be saved alive. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBecause of paining the heart of the righteous with falsehood, "" And I have not pained it, "" And strengthening the hands of the wicked, "" So as not to turn [him] back from his evil way, "" To keep him alive, Young's Literal Translation Because of paining the heart of the righteous with falsehood, And I have not pained it, And strengthening the hands of the wicked, So as not to turn back from his evil way, To keep him alive, Smith's Literal Translation Because ye afflicted the heart of the just one with falsehood, and I afflicted him not; and to strengthen the hands of the evil one not to turn back from his evil way, to preserve him alive. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBecause with lies you have made the heart of the just to mourn, whom I have not made sorrowful: and have strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his evil way, and live. Catholic Public Domain Version For by deception you have caused the heart of the just to grieve, whom I would not sadden. And I have strengthened the hands of the impious, so that he would not be turned back from his evil way and live. New American Bible Because you discourage the righteous with lies when I did not want them to be distressed, and encourage the wicked so they do not turn from their evil ways and save their lives, New Revised Standard Version Because you have disheartened the righteous falsely, although I have not disheartened them, and you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their wicked way and save their lives; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause with lies you have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sorrowful; and you have strengthened the hands of the wicked, so that they did not return from their wicked ways and live. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because you struck the heart of the Righteous One with lies, and I have not made him sad, and you have held the hands of the evil that they would not turn from their evil ways and live OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Because with lies ye have cowed the heart of the righteous, when I have not grieved him; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, that he be saved alive; Brenton Septuagint Translation Because ye have perverted the heart of the righteous, whereas I perverted him not, and that in order to strengthen the hands of the wicked, that he should not at all turn from his evil way and live: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The False Prophetesses…21I will also tear off your veils and deliver My people from your hands, so that they will no longer be prey in your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD. 22Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives, 23therefore you will no longer see false visions or practice divination. I will deliver My people from your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD.”… Cross References Jeremiah 23:14 And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.” Jeremiah 23:17 They keep saying to those who despise Me, ‘The LORD says that you will have peace,’ and to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his own heart, ‘No harm will come to you.’ Jeremiah 6:14 They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. Jeremiah 8:11 They dress the wound of the daughter of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. Isaiah 30:10 They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. Micah 3:5 This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: Zechariah 10:2 For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd. Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. Matthew 24:11 and many false prophets will arise and deceive many. Matthew 24:24 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. 2 Peter 2:1 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2 Peter 2:18 With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. Treasury of Scripture Because with lies you have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life: with lies Ezekiel 9:4 And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof. Jeremiah 4:10 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the soul. Jeremiah 14:13-17 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place… and strengthened Jeremiah 23:14 I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of evildoers, that none doth return from his wickedness: they are all of them unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah. Jeremiah 27:14-17 Therefore hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you… Jeremiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD. by promising him life. Ezekiel 13:16 To wit, the prophets of Israel which prophesy concerning Jerusalem, and which see visions of peace for her, and there is no peace, saith the Lord GOD. Genesis 3:4,5 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: … Jeremiah 6:14 They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. Jump to Previous Alive Cause Cowed Disheartened Encouraged Evil Evil-Doer False. Falsehood Falsely Grief Grieved Hands Heart Lies Order Pain Pained Paining Preserve Promising Righteous Sad Save Saved Strengthened Strengthening Strong Turn Upright Way Ways Wicked WordsJump to Next Alive Cause Cowed Disheartened Encouraged Evil Evil-Doer False. Falsehood Falsely Grief Grieved Hands Heart Lies Order Pain Pained Paining Preserve Promising Righteous Sad Save Saved Strengthened Strengthening Strong Turn Upright Way Ways Wicked WordsEzekiel 13 1. The reproof of false prophets10. and their untempered mortar 17. Of prophecies and their pillows Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies This phrase addresses the false prophets in Israel who were misleading the people. The righteous, those who sought to follow God's commandments, were discouraged by the deceitful messages. In the context of Ezekiel's time, these false prophets claimed to speak for God but instead spread falsehoods that led the people away from true worship and obedience. This reflects a broader biblical theme where false teachings are condemned (Jeremiah 23:16-17, Matthew 7:15). The disheartening of the righteous can be seen as a direct attack on the community's spiritual health, undermining their faith and trust in God. even though I have caused them no grief and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives Persons / Places / Events 1. EzekielA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the Israelites during their exile in Babylon. He is known for his vivid visions and symbolic acts. 2. False Prophets Individuals in Israel who claimed to speak for God but delivered messages that were contrary to His will, leading the people astray. 3. The Righteous Those who strive to live according to God's commandments and seek His truth. 4. The Wicked Individuals who live in opposition to God's laws and engage in sinful behaviors. 5. Israel The nation to whom Ezekiel was sent, specifically during a time of exile and judgment due to their disobedience to God. Teaching Points Discernment in LeadershipBelievers must be vigilant and discerning about whom they listen to and follow, ensuring that their leaders are aligned with God's truth. The Impact of Lies False teachings can dishearten the righteous and lead them away from God's path. It is crucial to uphold truth to encourage and strengthen the faithful. Encouraging Repentance True prophetic messages should lead the wicked to repentance, not comfort them in their sin. Believers are called to speak truth that leads to life transformation. Responsibility of the Righteous The righteous have a responsibility to seek God's truth and not be swayed by falsehoods, maintaining their faith and integrity. God's Justice and Mercy God desires that the wicked turn from their ways and live. His messages through true prophets are both a warning and an invitation to repentance.Verse 22. - Because with lies, etc. What specially stirred Ezekiel's indignation was taut the false prophetesses saddened the hearts of the righteous (of those who looked to him and Jeremiah for guidance) with prophecies of evil and deluded the evil door by false hopes, so that he should not turn from his evil way and live. For by promising him life, read, with the LXX., Vulgate, and Luther and the Revised Version, that he should live, as he would do, if he turned from his wickedness (Ezekiel 3:21; Ezekiel 18:9, 17).
Hebrew Becauseיַ֣עַן (ya·‘an) Adverb Strong's 3282: Heed, purpose, to indicate the reason, cause you have disheartened הַכְא֤וֹת (haḵ·’ō·wṯ) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3512: To be disheartened or timid the righteous צַדִּיק֙ (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous with your lies, שֶׁ֔קֶר (še·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood even though I וַאֲנִ֖י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I have caused them no grief, הִכְאַבְתִּ֑יו (hiḵ·’aḇ·tîw) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 3510: To feel pain, to grieve, to spoil and because you have encouraged וּלְחַזֵּק֙ (ū·lə·ḥaz·zêq) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer the wicked הָרָ֖ע (hā·rā‘) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person not לְבִלְתִּי־ (lə·ḇil·tî-) Preposition-l Strong's 1115: A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until to turn שׁ֛וּב (šūḇ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from their evil רָשָׁ֔ע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil ways מִדַּרְכּ֥וֹ (mid·dar·kōw) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action to save their lives, לְהַחֲיֹתֽוֹ׃ (lə·ha·ḥă·yō·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2421: To live, to revive Links Ezekiel 13:22 NIVEzekiel 13:22 NLT Ezekiel 13:22 ESV Ezekiel 13:22 NASB Ezekiel 13:22 KJV Ezekiel 13:22 BibleApps.com Ezekiel 13:22 Biblia Paralela Ezekiel 13:22 Chinese Bible Ezekiel 13:22 French Bible Ezekiel 13:22 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Ezekiel 13:22 Because with lies you have grieved (Ezek. Eze Ezk) |
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