Jeremiah 5:13
Jeremiah 5:13 in Multiple Translations
The prophets are but wind, for the word is not in them. So let their own predictions befall them. ”
And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.
and the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.
And the prophets will become wind, and the word is not in them; so it will be done to them.
The prophets are just like the wind. The Lord doesn't speak through them. What they predict can happen to them!”
And the Prophetes shall be as winde, and the worde is not in them: thus shall it come vnto them.
And the prophets become wind, And the word is not in them,' — thus it is done by them.
The prophets will become wind, and the word is not in them. Thus it will be done to them.”
And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done to them.
The prophets have spoken in the wind, and there was no word of God in them: these things therefore shall befall them.
What God’s prophets say is nothing but hot air! They do not have messages from God! We would like the disasters that they predict to happen to them!’ ”
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 5:13
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Jeremiah 5:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הַ/נְּבִיאִים֙
יִֽהְי֣וּ
לְ/ר֔וּחַ
וְ/הַ/דִּבֵּ֖ר
אֵ֣ין
בָּ/הֶ֑ם
כֹּ֥ה
יֵעָשֶׂ֖ה
לָ/הֶֽם
וְ/הַ/נְּבִיאִים֙
nâbîyʼ
H5030
prophet
Conj | Art | N-mp
יִֽהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
לְ/ר֔וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
spirit
Prep | N-cs
וְ/הַ/דִּבֵּ֖ר
dôber
H1699
pasture
Conj | Art | N-ms
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Part
בָּ/הֶ֑ם
Prep | Suff
כֹּ֥ה
kôh
H3541
thus
Adv
יֵעָשֶׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
לָ/הֶֽם
Prep | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 5:13
וְ/הַ/נְּבִיאִים֙
nâbîyʼ
H5030
"prophet"
Conj | Art | N-mp
A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.
יִֽהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לְ/ר֔וּחַ
rûwach
H7307
"spirit"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, this word for spirit refers to the breath of life, the wind, or a person's mind and emotions, as seen in the book of Ezekiel.
Definition: : spirit 1) wind, breath, mind, spirit 1a) breath 1b) wind 1b1) of heaven 1b2) quarter (of wind), side 1b3) breath of air 1b4) air, gas 1b5) vain, empty thing 1c) spirit (as that which breathes quickly in animation or agitation) 1c1) spirit, animation, vivacity, vigour 1c2) courage 1c3) temper, anger 1c4) impatience, patience 1c5) spirit, disposition (as troubled, bitter, discontented) 1c6) disposition (of various kinds), unaccountable or uncontrollable impulse 1c7) prophetic spirit 1d) spirit (of the living, breathing being in man and animals) 1d1) as gift, preserved by God, God's spirit, departing at death, disembodied being 1e) spirit (as seat of emotion) 1e1) desire 1e2) sorrow, trouble 1f) spirit 1f1) as seat or organ of mental acts 1f2) rarely of the will 1f3) as seat especially of moral character 1g) Spirit of God, the third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father and the Son 1g1) as inspiring ecstatic state of prophecy 1g2) as impelling prophet to utter instruction or warning 1g3) imparting warlike energy and executive and administrative power 1g4) as endowing men with various gifts 1g5) as energy of life 1g6) as manifest in the Shekinah glory 1g7) never referred to as a depersonalised force
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: air, anger, blast, breath, [idiom] cool, courage, mind, [idiom] quarter, [idiom] side, spirit(-ual), tempest, [idiom] vain, (whirl-) wind(-y). See also: Genesis 1:2; Job 6:26; Psalms 1:4.
וְ/הַ/דִּבֵּ֖ר
dôber
H1699
"pasture"
Conj | Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a statement or a way of speaking, like a shepherd arranging his flock in a pasture. It appears in various forms, including 'fold' and 'manner'.
Definition: pasture
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: fold, manner. See also: Isaiah 5:17; Jeremiah 5:13; Micah 2:12.
אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
בָּ/הֶ֑ם
""
Prep | Suff
כֹּ֥ה
kôh
H3541
"thus"
Adv
This Hebrew word means thus or in this manner. It can also indicate a location or time, such as here or now. The KJV translates it in various ways, including also, here, and so.
Definition: 1) thus, here, in this manner 1a) thus, so 1b) here, here and there 1c) until now, until now...until then, meanwhile Aramaic equivalent: kah (כָּה "thus" H3542)
Usage: Occurs in 541 OT verses. KJV: also, here, + hitherto, like, on the other side, so (and much), such, on that manner, (on) this (manner, side, way, way and that way), + mean while, yonder. See also: Genesis 15:5; 1 Kings 22:20; Isaiah 7:7.
יֵעָשֶׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לָ/הֶֽם
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Jeremiah 5:13
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 5:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:13
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:13
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 5:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:13
- Sermons on Jeremiah 5:13
Context — No One Is Just
11For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have been utterly unfaithful to Me,” declares the LORD.
12They have lied about the LORD and said: “He will not do anything; harm will not come to us; we will not see sword or famine.
13The prophets are but wind, for the word is not in them. So let their own predictions befall them. ”
14Therefore this is what the LORD God of Hosts says: “Because you have spoken this word, I will make My words a fire in your mouth and this people the wood it consumes. 15Behold, I am bringing a distant nation against you, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD. “It is an established nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language you do not know and whose speech you do not understand.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 14:15 | 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! |
| 2 | Job 8:2 | “How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 14:13 | “Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 28:3 | Within two years I will restore to this place all the articles of the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon removed from here and carried to Babylon. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 18:18 | Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” |
| 6 | Hosea 9:7 | The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived— let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility. |
| 7 | Job 6:26 | Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair? |
| 8 | Jeremiah 20:8–11 | For whenever I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and destruction. For the word of the LORD has become to me a reproach and derision all day long. If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail. For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.” But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten. |
Jeremiah 5:13 Summary
[Jeremiah 5:13 teaches us that false prophets are like empty wind, lacking the power and authority of God's true Word. This verse reminds us to be careful about who we listen to and to test their words against the Bible, as we see in Acts 17:11. We must seek to hear God's voice and follow His truth, rather than being misled by empty words. By doing so, we can avoid the dangers of false prophecy and instead find guidance and wisdom in the living Word of God, as seen in Psalm 119:105.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the prophets are 'but wind' in Jeremiah 5:13?
This phrase suggests that the prophets' words are empty and lacking in spiritual power, unlike the true words of God which are living and active, as seen in Hebrews 4:12. The prophets' messages are mere hot air, devoid of divine authority.
Why does God say 'let their own predictions befall them' in Jeremiah 5:13?
This statement implies that God will hold the false prophets accountable for their own words, bringing judgment upon them for leading the people astray, as warned in Deuteronomy 18:20. Their own false predictions will become the means of their downfall.
How can we distinguish between true and false prophets, as mentioned in Jeremiah 5:13?
The Bible teaches that true prophets will speak in accordance with God's Word, as seen in Isaiah 8:20, and their messages will be confirmed by subsequent events, as in Deuteronomy 18:22. We must test the prophets' words against Scripture and observe their fruits, as Jesus taught in Matthew 7:15-20.
What is the significance of the phrase 'the word is not in them' in Jeremiah 5:13?
This phrase indicates that the false prophets do not have a genuine message from God, unlike the true prophets who speak as they are moved by the Holy Spirit, as seen in 2 Peter 1:21. The absence of God's Word in them renders their prophecies worthless and devoid of spiritual authority.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be listening to 'wind' or empty words in my own life, and how can I discern the voice of God amidst the noise?
- How can I ensure that my own words and actions are grounded in the truth of God's Word, rather than being driven by my own desires or opinions?
- What are some potential consequences of following false prophets or listening to empty words, and how can I protect myself from these dangers?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper hunger for the true Word of God, and how can I prioritize seeking His voice above all others?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:13
And the prophets shall become wind,.... Their prophecies shall vanish into air; they shall become of no effect; they shall never be accomplished: and the word is not in them; not the word of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:13
And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them. And the prophets shall become wind - continuation of the unbelieving language of the Jews.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:13
Shall become wind; a proverbial speech, very frequent, not in common language only, but Scripture also, , and elsewhere; i.e. all the prophet’ s threats shall come to nothing: and thus they scoffed at them, Tush, what do they signify? they are but bruta fulmina: see ,16. The word is not in them: this, possibly, they give as the reason that they apprehend the prophets’ words to be but as wind, because they are not from God, they speak but dreams of their own fancying. Thus shall it be done unto them; it shall fall upon their own heads that have thus threatened us, not upon us; or, we will kill them with the sword for thus vainly threatening us; we will use them like false prophets, as they are; and we shall see in the sequel of this prophecy how they used Jeremiah: or it may be an imprecation: q.d. May it fall upon their own heads: thus the Hebrew, So be it unto them.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:13
Jeremiah 5:13 And the prophets shall become wind, and the word [is] not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.Ver. 13. And the prophets shall become wind.] All their threats and bugbear terms (devised on purpose to frighten silly people, who are no wiser than to believe them) shall come to nothing; they are but bullatae nugae, bruta fulmina, bubbles of words, brute lightbolts; both they and their menaces shall vanish together, they shall blow over. Thus shall it be done unto them.] The evils that they foretell shall befall themselves, not us; et nos male mulctabimus ipsos, and we will see them soundly punished for false prophets. Poor Jeremiah was ill-handled among them many times, as we shall see in sundry chapters following. Hoc fuit οιδακτρον, &c. δνεμωλιαβαζεις - Hom.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:13
(13) The word.—Literally, He who speaketh, i.e., Jehovah, as the speaker. Thus shall it be done unto them.—Better, as a wish, may it so happen to them; may the evils the prophets foretell fall on their own heads. The speech comes from the lips of the unbelieving mockers.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:13
Verse 13. And the prophets shall become wind] What are the prophets? Empty persons. Their words are wind; we hear the sound of their threatenings, but of the matter of the threatenings we shall hear no more. And the word is not in them] There is no inspirer, but may their own predictions fall on their own heads! This seems the natural sense of this passage.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:13
13. and the prophets shall become wind] the rejoinder continued. As the word is generally used in Jeremiah of the false prophets, Gi. takes it in that sense here, but he is obliged for that purpose to transpose Jeremiah 5:13-14 and attribute the words to God. shall it] rather, may it. “The Lord do so to you also,” is the people’s imprecation on the prophets who rebuke them. Codex A (Alexandrian) of LXX omits the words, but this may have been done by the translators themselves or by a copyist, as thinking it too much to the national discredit that a formula of cursing should have been used towards the prophets. The metre of the v. is, however, the better for their absence, and, as Co. says, they may well have been added as a gloss, under the erroneous impression that the reference was to false prophets. Du., for metrical reasons, transfers the clause to Jeremiah 5:14, and places it in Jehovah’s mouth, inserting it after “this word.”
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 5:13
Word - Rather, speaker. Literally, And he who speaketh is not in them, i. e., there is no one who speaketh in them; what the prophets say has no higher authority than themselves. Thus ... - i.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:13
GOD’S WORD BY HIS WILL BE IN , vv.11-18.12, 13. Belied the Lord — Either by stating that he does not exist, or, more probably, that it is not he who speaks by the prophets threatening these calamities.
Sermons on Jeremiah 5:13
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Breaking Out by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his ability to sense when someone is truly connected to Jesus and walking in righteousness. He emphasizes the importance of the body of Christ |
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The Incredible Signs That Follow Those Who Believe by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four judgments that God will bring upon his people. These judgments include the sword to slay, the dogs to tear, the fowls of the heaven, |
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A Vision of Our Culture by Dennis Kinlaw | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful experience he had during a gathering where he noticed a wave of sound coming from the audience every time he mentioned the name of Je |
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The Prophetic Savant by Chip Brogden | Chip Brogden delves into the concept of the prophetic savant, likening them to individuals with a heavenly autism who struggle to relate to others due to their unique connection wi |
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Perilous Times Shall Come by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the truth, even at the cost of one's life. He references the story of Leonard Ravenhill, who sang praises to God |
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The Moral Decline of Society by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of standing firm in the truth of God's Word, even in the face of persecution and societal opposition. It warns against being deceived by false |
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(The Full Gospel) 2. the Balance of Truth by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the necessity of balance in understanding the full gospel, warning against the extremes of over-emphasizing either the gifts or the fruit of the Spirit. He hi |