Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Yes,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who wag their own tongues and yet declare, ‘The LORD declares.’ New Living Translation I am against these smooth-tongued prophets who say, ‘This prophecy is from the LORD!’ English Standard Version Behold, I am against the prophets, declares the LORD, who use their tongues and declare, ‘declares the LORD.’ Berean Standard Bible “Yes,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who wag their own tongues and proclaim, ‘The LORD declares it.’ ” King James Bible Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. New King James Version Behold, I am against the prophets,” says the LORD, “who use their tongues and say, ‘He says.’ New American Standard Bible Behold, I am against the prophets,” declares the LORD, “who use their tongues and declare, ‘The Lord declares!’ NASB 1995 “Behold, I am against the prophets,” declares the LORD, “who use their tongues and declare, ‘The Lord declares.’ NASB 1977 “Behold, I am against the prophets,” declares the LORD, “who use their tongues and declare, ‘The Lord declares.’ Legacy Standard Bible Behold, I am against the prophets,” declares Yahweh, “who take their tongues and declare, ‘Yahweh declares.’ Amplified Bible Hear this, I am against the prophets,” says the LORD, “who use their [own deceitful] tongues and say, ‘Thus says the Lord.’ Christian Standard Bible I am against the prophets”—the LORD’s declaration—“who use their own tongues to make a declaration. Holman Christian Standard Bible I am against the prophets"—the LORD’s declaration—"who use their own tongues to make a declaration. American Standard Version Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. English Revised Version Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. GOD'S WORD® Translation "I'm against the prophets who speak their own thoughts and say that they speak for me. Good News Translation I am also against those prophets who speak their own words and claim they came from me. International Standard Version Look, I'm against the prophets," declares the LORD, "who use their tongues to issue a declaration. Majority Standard Bible “Yes,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who wag their own tongues and proclaim, ‘The LORD declares it.’” NET Bible I, the LORD, affirm that I am opposed to those prophets who are using their own tongues to declare, 'The LORD declares. . ..' New Heart English Bible Look, I am against the prophets,' says the LORD, 'who use their tongues, and say, "He says." Webster's Bible Translation Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. World English Bible Behold, I am against the prophets,” says Yahweh, “who use their tongues, and say, ‘He says.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, I [am] against the prophets,” "" A declaration of YHWH, "" “Who are making their tongue smooth, "" And they affirm—an affirmation. Young's Literal Translation Lo, I am against the prophets, An affirmation of Jehovah, Who are making smooth their tongue, And they affirm -- an affirmation. Smith's Literal Translation Behold me against the prophets, says Jehovah, taking their tongue, and they will mutter an oracle. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold I am against the prophets, saith the Lord: who use their tongues, and say: The Lord saith it. Catholic Public Domain Version Behold, I am against the prophets, says the Lord, who take up their tongues and say: ‘The Lord says it.’ New American Bible Yes, I am against the prophets—oracle of the LORD—those who compose their own speeches and call them oracles. New Revised Standard Version See, I am against the prophets, says the LORD, who use their own tongues and say, “Says the LORD.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, I am against the prophets, says the LORD, who pervert their tongues, and say, Thus says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, I am against the Prophets, says LORD JEHOVAH, who pervert their tongues and they are saying: ‘LORD JEHOVAH says so!’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use there tongues and say: 'He saith.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, I am against the prophets that put forth prophecies of mere words, and slumber their sleep. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Lying Prophets…30“Therefore behold,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who steal from one another words they attribute to Me.” 31“Yes,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who wag their own tongues and proclaim, ‘The LORD declares it.’” 32“Indeed,” declares the LORD, “I am against those who prophesy false dreams and retell them to lead My people astray with their reckless lies. It was not I who sent them or commanded them, and they are of no benefit at all to these people,” declares the LORD.… Cross References Deuteronomy 18:20 But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” Ezekiel 13:6-7 They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken? Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 2 Peter 2:1 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Isaiah 30:10 They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. Micah 3:5 This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: Matthew 24:11 and many false prophets will arise and deceive many. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. Revelation 19:20 But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. Zechariah 13:3 And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through. Acts 20:29-30 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, / influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron. Romans 16:17-18 Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. Treasury of Scripture Behold, I am against the prophets, said the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He said. use. Isaiah 30:10 Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits: Micah 2:11 If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie, saying, I will prophesy unto thee of wine and of strong drink; he shall even be the prophet of this people. he. Jeremiah 23:17 They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you. 2 Chronicles 18:5,10-12,19-21 Therefore the king of Israel gathered together of prophets four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall we go to Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for God will deliver it into the king's hand… Jump to Previous Affirm Affirmation Declare Declares Making Prophets Smooth Tongue Tongues Use WagJump to Next Affirm Affirmation Declare Declares Making Prophets Smooth Tongue Tongues Use WagJeremiah 23 1. He prophesies a restoration of the scattered flock.5. Christ shall rule and save them. 9. Against false prophets; 33. and mockers of the true prophets. Yes This word serves as a divine affirmation, emphasizing the certainty and seriousness of the message that follows. In Hebrew, the word often translated as "yes" is "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), which can also mean "behold" or "lo." It is a call to attention, urging the listener to focus on the gravity of God's forthcoming declaration. This sets the tone for the divine judgment that is about to be pronounced. declares the LORD I am against the prophets who wag their own tongues and declare 'The LORD declares it.' Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Yes,”הִנְנִ֥י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel “I am against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the prophets הַנְּבִיאִ֖ם (han·nə·ḇî·’im) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet who wag הַלֹּקְחִ֣ים (hal·lō·qə·ḥîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take their own tongues לְשׁוֹנָ֔ם (lə·šō·w·nām) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3956: The tongue and proclaim, וַֽיִּנְאֲמ֖וּ (way·yin·’ă·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5001: To utter a prophecy, speak as a prophet ‘[The Lord] declares [it].’” נְאֻֽם׃ (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle Links Jeremiah 23:31 NIVJeremiah 23:31 NLT Jeremiah 23:31 ESV Jeremiah 23:31 NASB Jeremiah 23:31 KJV Jeremiah 23:31 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 23:31 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 23:31 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 23:31 French Bible Jeremiah 23:31 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 23:31 Behold I am against the prophets says (Jer.) |
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