Jeremiah 29:9

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

For they are saying to you what is false in my name: I have not sent them, says the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

Free Bible Version

They are prophesying lies to you in my name; I have not sent them, declares the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

For they prophecie you a lie in my Name: I haue not sent them, saith the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

because they are telling you lies, saying that [MTY] I have given them the messages that they are telling you. But, I have not appointed them.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

For they are prophesying deceitfully to you in my name. I did not send them—this is Yahweh's declaration.'

Noah Webster Bible

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.

Young's Literal Translation

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

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.”

Summary

In this verse, Jeremiah conveys the message from the Lord to the exiled Israelites in Babylon, instructing them not to listen to false prophets who claim to have divine revelations. The people are encouraged to trust in the true word of God and His promises for their future. By discerning the genuine message from God, the Israelites can avoid being misled and hold on to hope during their time of exile. This verse underscores the importance of seeking God's guidance and discerning His truth amidst challenging circumstances.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name,.... They pretended to have the authority of God for what they said; that their prophecies and dreams were from him, and as such they delivered them in his name; though they were false ones; that they might be the better received by the people: I have not sent them, saith the Lord; they had no mission or commission from the Lord, no warrant or authority from him; they set up themselves; and ran without being sent; and prophesied out of their own hearts what came into their heads, the fancies of their own brain, or the delusions of Satan, under whose power and influence they were; therefore sad must be the case of a people giving heed to such seducing spirits.