Jeremiah 29:9
New International Version
They are prophesying lies to you in my name. I have not sent them,” declares the LORD.

New Living Translation
because they are telling you lies in my name. I have not sent them,” says the LORD.

English Standard Version
for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, declares the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
For they are falsely prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, declares the LORD.”

King James Bible
For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.

New King James Version
For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them, says the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them,’ declares the LORD.

NASB 1995
‘For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them,’ declares the LORD.

NASB 1977
‘For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them,’ declares the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
For they prophesy a lie to you in My name; I have not sent them,’ declares Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
for they prophesy falsely to you in My Name. I have not sent them,’ says the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
for they are prophesying falsely to you in my name. I have not sent them.” This is the LORD’s declaration.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
for they are prophesying falsely to you in My name. I have not sent them.” This is the LORD’s declaration.

American Standard Version
For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith Jehovah.

English Revised Version
For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These people are prophesying lies to you in my name. I didn't send them, declares the LORD.

Good News Translation
They are telling you lies in my name. I did not send them. I, the LORD Almighty, have spoken.'

International Standard Version
Indeed, they're prophesying lies to you in my name. I didn't send them,' declares the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
For they are falsely prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, declares the LORD.?

NET Bible
They are prophesying lies to you and claiming my authority to do so. But I did not send them. I, the LORD, affirm it!'

New Heart English Bible
For they prophesy falsely to you in my name: I have not sent them,' says the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
For they prophesy falsely to you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.

World English Bible
For they prophesy falsely to you in my name. I have not sent them,” says Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for they are prophesying with falsehood to you in My Name; I have not sent them, a declaration of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
For with falsehood they are prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, an affirmation of Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
For they are prophesying in falsehood to you in my name: I sent them not, says Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For they prophesy falsely to you in my name: and I have not sent them, saith the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For they prophesy falsely to you in my name, and I have not sent them, says the Lord.

New American Bible
for they prophesy lies to you in my name; I did not send them—oracle of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, says the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For they prophesy falsely to you in my name; I have not sent them, says the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because those prophesy a lie to you in my name, and I have not sent them, says LORD JEHOVAH
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For they prophesy falsely unto you in My name; I have not sent them, saith the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For they prophesy to you unrighteous words in my name; and I sent them not.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jeremiah's Letter to the Exiles
8For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you, and do not listen to the dreams you elicit from them. 9For they are falsely prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, declares the LORD.” 10For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place.…

Cross References
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.

Ezekiel 13:6-9
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? / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD. ...

Matthew 7:15
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

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.

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.

Micah 3:11
Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.”

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.

Lamentations 2:14
The visions of your prophets were empty and deceptive; they did not expose your guilt to ward off your captivity. The burdens they envisioned for you were empty and misleading.

Isaiah 9:15-16
The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies. / For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up.

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

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 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.

Zechariah 10:2
For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd.

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.

Jeremiah 14:14
“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.


Treasury of Scripture

For they prophesy falsely to you in my name: I have not sent them, said the LORD.

falsely.

Jeremiah 29:23,31
Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD…

Jeremiah 27:15
For I have not sent them, saith the LORD, yet they prophesy a lie in my name; that I might drive you out, and that ye might perish, ye, and the prophets that prophesy unto you.

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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.














For they are falsely prophesying
The phrase "falsely prophesying" comes from the Hebrew word "sheqer," which means deception or falsehood. In the context of Jeremiah, this refers to the false prophets who were misleading the people of Judah. These individuals claimed to speak on behalf of God but were delivering messages that contradicted God's true word. Historically, false prophets were a significant problem in ancient Israel, often leading the people astray with promises of peace and prosperity when God had decreed judgment. This serves as a warning to discern truth from falsehood, emphasizing the importance of aligning with God's revealed word.

to you in My name
The use of "My name" signifies the authority and character of God. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a name was more than just an identifier; it represented the essence and authority of the person. When false prophets claimed to speak "in My name," they were misusing God's authority to lend credibility to their deceitful messages. This highlights the seriousness of taking God's name in vain and the responsibility of those who claim to speak for Him. It is a call for believers to be vigilant and discerning, ensuring that teachings and prophecies align with the character and revealed will of God.

I have not sent them
This phrase underscores God's disapproval and disassociation from the false prophets. The Hebrew word "shalach" means to send or commission. In the biblical context, true prophets were sent by God, carrying His message with His authority. By stating "I have not sent them," God clarifies that these prophets do not have His endorsement or authority. This serves as a reminder that not everyone who claims to speak for God is truly sent by Him. It encourages believers to seek confirmation of God's true messengers through their alignment with Scripture and the fruit of their ministry.

declares the LORD
The phrase "declares the LORD" is a common prophetic formula in the Old Testament, emphasizing the authority and finality of God's word. The Hebrew word "ne'um" is often used to introduce a divine oracle, underscoring that the message comes directly from God. This declaration serves as a seal of authenticity, reminding the audience that despite the presence of false prophets, God's true word remains authoritative and unchanging. It is an assurance to believers that God's promises and judgments are reliable, encouraging them to trust in His sovereign plan and discern His voice amidst the noise of falsehood.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

they
הֵ֛ם (hêm)
Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

are falsely prophesying
נִבְּאִ֥ים (nib·bə·’îm)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration

to you
לָכֶ֖ם (lā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

in My name;
בִּשְׁמִ֑י (biš·mî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 8034: A name

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

sent them,
שְׁלַחְתִּ֖ים (šə·laḥ·tîm)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

declares
נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5002: An oracle

the LORD.’”
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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