Ezekiel Chapter 13 · Verse 15
Thus will I accomplish my wrath upon the wall, and upon them that have daubed it with untempered morter, and will say unto you, The wall is no more, neither they that daubed it;
Original Language Analysis
וְכִלֵּיתִ֤י
Thus will I accomplish
H3615
וְכִלֵּיתִ֤י
Thus will I accomplish
Strong's:
H3615
Word #:
1 of 14
to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
חֲמָתִי֙
my wrath
H2534
חֲמָתִי֙
my wrath
Strong's:
H2534
Word #:
3 of 14
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
הַטָּחִ֥ים
and upon them that have daubed
H2902
הַטָּחִ֥ים
and upon them that have daubed
Strong's:
H2902
Word #:
5 of 14
to smear, especially with lime
אֹת֖וֹ
H853
אֹת֖וֹ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
תָּפֵ֑ל
it with untempered
H8602
תָּפֵ֑ל
it with untempered
Strong's:
H8602
Word #:
7 of 14
plaster (as gummy) or slime; (figuratively) frivolity
וְאֵ֖ין
H369
Historical Context
Historical context shows various superstitious practices in pre-exilic Israel combining folk religion with claims of Yahwistic authority. Archaeological evidence includes amulets, magical texts, and fertility cult objects showing syncretism. These practices promised protection or blessing through human technique rather than covenant faithfulness, directly violating first and second commandments. Complete destruction of false confidence within this cultural context of widespread religious syncretism.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this condemnation challenge modern attempts to manipulate God through religious techniques?
- What does Wall no more teach about the difference between faith and superstition?
- In what ways might contemporary Christianity compromise biblical faith with cultural superstitions?
Analysis & Commentary
God addresses false prophecy related to Wall no more. This verse contributes to the comprehensive exposure of false teaching that enabled Israel's apostasy. The specific practices condemned show how false prophecy mixed superstition with claims of divine authority, leading people astray from covenant faithfulness.
The Hebrew terminology indicates concrete practices that promised protection or favor through human manipulation rather than covenant obedience. These represent attempts to control or manipulate divine blessing through ritual or magical means rather than submission to God's revealed will. Such practices directly violated monotheistic faith.
From a Reformed perspective, this warns against any attempt to manipulate God through religious practices divorced from heart obedience. Complete destruction of false confidence. True relationship with God requires faith in His promises and submission to His commands, not manipulative rituals or techniques.