Jeremiah 29:27
New International Version
So why have you not reprimanded Jeremiah from Anathoth, who poses as a prophet among you?

New Living Translation
So why have you done nothing to stop Jeremiah from Anathoth, who pretends to be a prophet among you?

English Standard Version
Now why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who is prophesying to you?

Berean Standard Bible
So now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who poses as a prophet among you?

King James Bible
Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?

New King James Version
Now therefore, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who makes himself a prophet to you?

New American Standard Bible
So now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who prophesies to you,

NASB 1995
now then, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who prophesies to you?

NASB 1977
now then, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who prophesies to you?

Legacy Standard Bible
so now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who prophesies to you?

Amplified Bible
now therefore [continued the letter from Shemaiah in Babylon to Zephaniah in Jerusalem], why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who prophesies to you?

Christian Standard Bible
So now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who has been acting like a prophet among you?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who has been acting like a prophet among you?

American Standard Version
Now therefore, why hast thou not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who maketh himself a prophet to you,

Contemporary English Version
Jeremiah from the town of Anathoth is pretending to be a prophet there in Jerusalem, so why haven't you punished him?

English Revised Version
Now therefore, why hast thou not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Now, why haven't you arrested Jeremiah from Anathoth? After all, he acts like a prophet among you.

Good News Translation
Why haven't you done this to Jeremiah of Anathoth, who has been speaking as a prophet to the people?

International Standard Version
And now, why didn't you rebuke Jeremiah from Anathoth who prophesies to you?

Majority Standard Bible
So now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who poses as a prophet among you?

NET Bible
You should have reprimanded Jeremiah from Anathoth who is pretending to be a prophet among you!

New Heart English Bible
Now therefore, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who makes himself a prophet to you,

Webster's Bible Translation
Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, who maketh himself a prophet to you?

World English Bible
Now therefore, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who makes himself a prophet to you,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And now, why have you not pushed against Jeremiah of Anathoth, who is making himself a prophet to you?

Young's Literal Translation
And now, why hast thou not pushed against Jeremiah of Anathoth, who is making himself a prophet to you?

Smith's Literal Translation
And now wherefore didst thou not reprove with Jeremiah of Anathoth prophesying to you?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And now why hast thou not rebuked Jeremias the Anathothite, who prophesieth to you?

Catholic Public Domain Version
And now why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who prophesies to you?

New American Bible
Why, then, have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who poses as a prophet among you?

New Revised Standard Version
So now why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who plays the prophet for you?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now, therefore, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who prophesies to you?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And now, why do you not rebuke with Jeremiah who prophesies to you from Anathoth?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Now therefore, why hast thou not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who maketh himself a prophet to you,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And now wherefore have ye reviled together Jeremias of Anathoth, who prophesied to you?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Shemaiah's Letter Against Jeremiah
26‘The LORD has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada, to be the chief officer in the house of the LORD, responsible for any madman who acts like a prophet—you must put him in stocks and neck irons. 27So now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who poses as a prophet among you? 28For he has sent to us in Babylon, claiming: Since the exile will be lengthy, build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat their produce.’ ”…

Cross References
Jeremiah 28:15-17
Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have persuaded this people to trust in a lie. / Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to remove you from the face of the earth. You will die this year because you have preached rebellion against the LORD.’” / And in the seventh month of that very year, the prophet Hananiah died.

Jeremiah 23:21-22
I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. / But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.”

Jeremiah 14:14-15
“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. / Therefore this is what the LORD says about the prophets who prophesy in My name: I did not send them, yet they say, ‘No sword or famine will touch this land.’ By sword and famine these very prophets will meet their end!

Jeremiah 23:25-32
“I have heard the sayings of the prophets who prophesy lies in My name: ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’ / How long will this continue in the hearts of these prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of the delusion of their own minds? / They suppose the dreams that they tell one another will make My people forget My name, just as their fathers forgot My name through the worship of Baal. ...

Ezekiel 13:1-9
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Tell those who prophesy out of their own imagination: Hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. ...

Ezekiel 13:22-23
Because you have disheartened the righteous with your lies, even though I have caused them no grief, and because you have encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives, / therefore you will no longer see false visions or practice divination. I will deliver My people from your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD.”

Deuteronomy 18:20-22
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.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.

1 Kings 22:22-23
And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ / So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”

2 Chronicles 18:21-22
And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ / So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”

Matthew 7:15-20
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ...

Matthew 24:11
and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.

Matthew 24:24
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

Mark 13:22
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

2 Peter 2:1-3
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. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

Now therefore why have you not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which makes himself a prophet to you?

therefore.

2 Chronicles 25:16
And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

Amos 7:12,13
Also Amaziah said unto Amos, O thou seer, go, flee thee away into the land of Judah, and there eat bread, and prophesy there: …

John 11:47-53
Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles…

which.

Jeremiah 29:26
The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks.

Jeremiah 43:2,3
Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the LORD our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there: …

Numbers 16:3
And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD?

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Jeremiah 29
1. Jeremiah sends a letter to the captives in Babylon to be quiet there,
8. and not to believe the dreams of their prophets;
10. and that they shall return with grace after seventy years.
15. He foretells the destruction of the rest for their disobedience.
20. He shows the fearful end of Ahab and Zedekiah, two false prophets.
24. Shemaiah writes a letter against Jeremiah.
30. Jeremiah foretells his doom.














So now
This phrase indicates a sense of urgency and immediacy. In the context of the letter from Shemaiah the Nehelamite to Zephaniah the priest, it suggests a pressing need for action. The Hebrew root here implies a transition or a call to attention, urging the recipient to consider the current situation seriously. Historically, this reflects the tension and conflict among the leaders and prophets in Jerusalem during the Babylonian exile.

why have you not rebuked
The term "rebuked" is derived from the Hebrew word "yakar," which means to correct or reprove. This phrase questions the lack of disciplinary action against Jeremiah, who was seen as a controversial figure. In the conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the resistance faced by true prophets who speak God's truth, often challenging the status quo and facing opposition from established religious authorities.

Jeremiah of Anathoth
Jeremiah's identification with Anathoth, a town in the territory of Benjamin, is significant. Anathoth was a Levitical city, and Jeremiah's lineage as a priest adds weight to his prophetic ministry. This background underscores the divine calling and legitimacy of Jeremiah's message, despite the opposition he faced. It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God raising prophets from unexpected places to fulfill His purposes.

who poses as a prophet
The phrase "poses as a prophet" suggests skepticism and doubt about Jeremiah's prophetic authenticity. The Hebrew context implies an accusation of falsehood or deception. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of true versus false prophecy, where God's genuine messengers are often misunderstood or maligned. From a conservative Christian viewpoint, this serves as a reminder of the importance of discernment and faithfulness to God's word.

among you
This phrase emphasizes the presence and influence of Jeremiah within the community. It highlights the tension between Jeremiah's prophetic message and the prevailing attitudes of the people and leaders in Jerusalem. The historical context of the Babylonian exile adds depth to this phrase, as it was a time of great uncertainty and competing voices. For conservative Christians, this underscores the call to stand firm in faith and truth, even when surrounded by opposition or doubt.

Verse 27. - Reproved; i.e. threatened with punishment.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So now,
וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb
Strong's 6258: At this time

why
לָ֚מָּה (lām·māh)
Interrogative
Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what

have you not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

rebuked
גָעַ֔רְתָּ (ḡā·‘ar·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1605: To rebuke

Jeremiah
בְּיִרְמְיָ֖הוּ (bə·yir·mə·yā·hū)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites

of Anathoth,
הָֽעֲנְּתֹתִ֑י (hā·‘ăn·nə·ṯō·ṯî)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6069: Anathothite -- inhabitant of Anathoth

who poses as a prophet
הַמִּתְנַבֵּ֖א (ham·miṯ·nab·bê)
Article | Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration

among you?
לָכֶֽם׃ (lā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew


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