Ezekiel 13:22

Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 13:16 describes the same prophets seeing visions of peace when there is none — the very lies that dishearten the righteous and strengthen the wicked.

In Ezekiel 13:18, woe is pronounced on false prophetesses who hunt souls — part of the same condemnation as the false prophecy described here.

In Ezekiel 13:6, false prophets see lying visions — the source of the falsehood that later disheartens the righteous and strengthens the wicked here.

Ezekiel 22:28 also condemns false prophets who whitewash deeds with false visions, echoing the same denunciation of misleading the people.

In Jeremiah 4:10, the prophet laments that God allowed the people to be deceived by false peace promises — the same lie that disheartens the righteous and emboldens the wicked here.

Jeremiah 28:16 pronounces death on Hananiah, a false prophet of peace — revealing the judgment awaiting those who, like here, mislead with lies.

Jeremiah 29:32 judges Shemaiah for speaking rebellion — showing the consequence for false prophets who, as here, strengthen the wicked with deceptive words.

In Jeremiah 23:17, false prophets assure the stubborn that no disaster will come—identical to Ezekiel's accusation of encouraging the wicked.

Jeremiah 23:14 explicitly states that false prophets 'strengthen the hands of evildoers' — the exact same accusation made here against those who discourage the righteous.

Lamentations 2:14 says the prophets failed to expose iniquity, giving false visions — the same failure that disheartens the righteous and strengthens the wicked here.

Jeremiah 14:13-17 describes prophets prophesying lies of peace when God has not sent them — directly parallel to the false prophets here who mislead the people.

In Jeremiah 8:11, the same 'Peace, peace' message gives false security, directly mirroring the encouragement of the wicked in Ezekiel.

In Jeremiah 6:14, false prophets cry 'Peace, peace' when there is none—exactly the same false reassurance that encourages the wicked in Ezekiel.

In 1 Samuel 23:16, Jonathan strengthens the righteous David—a direct contrast to Ezekiel's false prophets who disheartened the righteous.

In Lamentations 2:14, false prophets saw deceptive visions and did not expose iniquity — directly parallel to disheartening the righteous and encouraging the wicked here.

Micah 2:11 Parallel

Micah 2:11 describes a liar who prophesies pleasing things, directly paralleling how false prophets strengthen the wicked's hands.

Micah 3:6 Parallel

Micah 3:6 pronounces judgment on false prophets whose visions will become dark, complementing Ezekiel's rebuke of their harmful actions.

Zechariah 10:2 states that idols and diviners speak lies, causing people to wander, similar to Ezekiel's false prophets disheartening the righteous.

Matthew 7:15 warns about false prophets in sheep's clothing, a NT continuation of the same concern for deceptive spiritual leaders.

In Jeremiah 29:31, Shemaiah's false prophecy makes people trust a lie — mirroring how false prophets here strengthen the wicked.

2 Corinthians 11:15 exposes false apostles disguised as servants of righteousness, mirroring the deceit of Ezekiel's false prophets.

In Jeremiah 28:15, Hananiah makes people trust a lie — a specific example of false prophets strengthening the wicked as described here.

In Jeremiah 23:22, true prophets turn people from evil — the opposite of false prophets here who prevent repentance.

In Jeremiah 20:6, a false prophet like Pashhur is judged — illustrating the fate of those who prophesy falsely as condemned here.

In Jeremiah 18:11, God calls to turn from evil — contrasting with false prophets here who strengthen the wicked so they do not turn.

Isaiah 9:15 Parallel

Isaiah 9:15 identifies the lying prophet as a corrupt leader, same false prophets condemned in Ezekiel.

Proverbs 24:24 curses those who declare the wicked righteous, directly paralleling Ezekiel's strengthening the wicked.

Nehemiah 6:12 exposes a false prophet hired to intimidate Nehemiah, paralleling the disheartening of the righteous in Ezekiel.

2 Chronicles 18:5 shows prophets falsely assuring Jehoshaphat, mirroring the false prophets who encourage the wicked in Ezekiel.

Jeremiah 27:14-17 warns against false prophets promising safety from Babylon — another instance of lies that encourage rebellion and discourage obedience to God.

Job 4:3 Contrast

Job 4:3 describes strengthening the weak, contrasting with Ezekiel's condemnation of strengthening the wicked.

In 1 Kings 13:18, a false prophet lies to a man of God, leading him to disobey—similar to how Ezekiel's prophets used lies to mislead.

In Deuteronomy 29:19, a person falsely assures themselves of safety while persisting in sin, matching the false security promoted by Ezekiel's prophets.

In 2 Peter 2:19, false teachers promise freedom but lead to slavery—a deceptive promise akin to Ezekiel's false peace.

Proverbs 19:9 Related theme

Proverbs 19:9 warns liars will perish, echoing the judgment on false prophets in Ezekiel.

Proverbs 12:22 Related theme

Proverbs 12:22 condemns lying lips, aligning with Ezekiel's charge of falsehood that disheartens the righteous.