Ezekiel 14:9-11
Evangelical Heritage Version
9 If a prophet acts like a fool[a] and speaks a message, I, the Lord, have made a fool of that prophet.[b] I will stretch out my hand against him, and I will destroy him from among my people Israel. 10 They will bear their guilt. The guilt of the one who seeks guidance will be the same as the guilt of the prophet, 11 so that the house of Israel will no longer stray from following me, and they will never again defile themselves by all their rebellious acts. They will be my people, and I will be their God, declares the Lord God.
Footnotes
- Ezekiel 14:9 Or is persuaded or lets himself be persuaded
- Ezekiel 14:9 Or have persuaded that prophet. The line is difficult. God is not the source of sin, but God does allow a false prophet to go his own way in order to use him as an instrument of judgment. Examples include the false prophets who led Ahab to his death and the witch of Endor, who drove Saul to his death.
Ezekiel 14:9-11
New International Version
9 “‘And if the prophet(A) is enticed(B) to utter a prophecy, I the Lord have enticed that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand against him and destroy him from among my people Israel.(C) 10 They will bear their guilt—the prophet will be as guilty as the one who consults him. 11 Then the people of Israel will no longer stray(D) from me, nor will they defile themselves anymore with all their sins. They will be my people,(E) and I will be their God, declares the Sovereign Lord.(F)’”
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