And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.
Besides, he afterwards points out the punishment; my hand, says he, shall be against the prophets. For although God threatens to become an adversary to the reprobate, yet this is not sufficient to terrify them, they are so stupid. But it is necessary to use another stimulus, namely, that God should display his power. This is the reason why he now adds, his hand should be against the false prophets.
False prophets everywhere, in Jerusalem, in Babylon, speak the same lies, driven by one spirit of error, just as true prophets preach the same truth guided by one good Spirit. Though they are hardened beyond hope of repentance, Ezekiel must testify against them so the people may be warned and they left inexcusable.
AI summary
Commenting on Ezekiel 13:1-9
Say unto them which daub it with untempered mortar,.... The false prophets, that flattered the people with peace, prosperity, and safety: that it shall fall; the wall they have built and daubed over; the city of Jerusalem shall be taken and destroyed; the predictions of the prophets shall prove lies; and the vain hopes and expectations of the people fail: there shall be an overflowing...