Ezekiel 13:19 Context. Ezekiel 13:1-16 mentions false prophets, the … Ezekiel 13 concerns the time just before the day of the Lord (verse 5), a time many believe we are living in today. 17 Likewise, thou son of man, set thy face against the daughters of thy people, which prophesy out of their own heart; and prophesy thou against them, 18 And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the … They have preached “smooth things” . This vine is now destroyed, though not plucked up by the roots. 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. ""': Barnes: and will ye profane my name “among my people for handfuls of barley and pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and … In this poetic description of Israel’s history, one could match details of the story with events in Israel’s history – such as saying the “marriage covenant” described in Ezekiel 16:8 was the covenant made with Yahweh at Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:7-8). Ezekiel 13:19 KJ21 And will ye pollute Me among My people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls who should not die and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to My people who hear your lies? Ezekiel 13:19 Context. Ezekiel 16 – The Harlot Wife of Yahweh. By lying to my people, who listen to lies, you have killed those who should not have died and have spared those who should not live. The subject is the false religious leaders of the present-day house of Israel—the United States and Britain. 17 Likewise, thou son of man, set thy face against the daughters of thy people, which prophesy out of their own heart; and prophesy thou against them, 18 And say, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe to the … Ezekiel Commentary Verse by Verse This commentary adheres to a literal interpretation of the Scriptures , a belief that God is not yet finished with the nation of Israel, a belief in a literal return of Christ to literally reign and rule on the earth for 1000 years . Ezekiel states that they have “…daubed the wall with untempered mortar” . Eze 13:19 And will ye pollute me among my people for handfuls of barley and for pieces of bread, to slay the souls that should not die, and to save the souls alive that should not live, by your lying to my people that hear your lies? 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. Commentary on Ezekiel 19:10-14 (Read Ezekiel 19:10-14) Jerusalem was a vine, flourishing and fruitful. In other words, they have told the people what they want to hear instead of what they need to hear. 17 ¶ Likewise thou sonne of man, set thy face against the daughters of thy people; which prophecie out of their owne heart, and prophecie thou against them, 18 And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Woe to the women that sow pillowes to all arme holes, and make kerchiefes vpon the head of euery stature to hunt soules: Will ye hunt the soules of my people, … Ezekiel 13:19 Context. She has by wickedness made herself like tinder to the sparks of God's wrath, … Ezekiel 13:19 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ezekiel 13:19, NIV: "You have profaned me among my people for a few handfuls of barley and scraps of bread.By lying to my people, who listen to lies, you have killed those who should not have … Ezekiel 13: 19 "For handfuls of barley and fragments of bread, you have profaned Me to My people to put to death some who should not die and to keep others alive who should not live, by your lying to My people who listen to lies. Ezekiel 13:19 New International Version (NIV) 19 You have profaned me among my people for a few handfuls of barley and scraps of bread.