Jeremiah 29:9

For they prophesy falsely to you in my name: I have not sent them,' says the Lord.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

8For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: 'Do not let your prophets who are in the midst of you, and your diviners, deceive you; neither listen to your dreams which you cause to be dreamed.

10"For thus says the Lord, 'After seventy years are accomplished for Babylon, I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 27:15'For I have not sent them,' says the Lord, 'but they prophesy falsely in my name; that I may drive you out, and that you may perish, you, and the prophets who prophesy to you.'"

Jeremiah 29:23because they have worked folly in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbors' wives, and have spoken words in my name falsely, which I did not command them; and I am he who knows, and am witness,' says the Lord."

Lamentations 2:14Your prophets have seen for you false and deceptive visions.They have not uncovered your iniquity, to bring back your captivity,but have seen for you false and misleading oracles.SAMEKH

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 29:9-15

Advice to the Captives in Babylon. ( b. c. 596.) 8 For thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed. 9 For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the Lord . 10 For thus saith the Lord , That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place. 11 For… Read the whole commentary →

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