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Ezekiel 13:4 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Ezekiel 13:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezekiel chapter 13 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“O Israel, thy prophets are like the foxes in the deserts.”
Ezekiel 13:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezekiel 13:4
God condemns false prophets: 'O Israel, thy prophets are like the foxes in the deserts.' Foxes in ruins were destructive scavengers, not builders or protectors. False prophets similarly exploited national crisis for personal gain rather than addressing root causes. The Hebrew shu'alim (שׁוּעָלִים, 'foxes/jackals') denotes cunning, opportunistic creatures inhabiting desolate places.The comparison emphasizes false prophets' destructiveness—like foxes digging among ruins, they weakened rather than strengthened society's moral/spiritual foundations. They should have been repair ing breaches but in...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezekiel 13:4
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“and with him the false prophet who worked the signs in his sight”
“tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine”
“who stole in to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus”
“If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie”
“they proclaim”
“paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons”
“the little foxes that spoil the vineyards; for our vineyards are in blossom. Beloved”
“and he spoke like a dragon.”