Add parallel Print Page Options

26 How long will this go on?[a] Is there anything[b] in the hearts of the prophets who prophesy lies, and who prophesy from the deceit that is in their hearts? 27 With their dreams that they relate to one another,[c] they plan to make my people forget my name just as their ancestors forgot my name by embracing[d] Baal. 28 Let the prophet who has a dream relate the dream, but let whoever receives my message[e] speak my message truthfully. What does straw have in common with wheat?” declares the Lord.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 23:26 The Heb. lacks will this go on
  2. Jeremiah 23:26 The Heb. lacks anything
  3. Jeremiah 23:27 Lit. each to his colleague
  4. Jeremiah 23:27 The Heb. lacks embracing
  5. Jeremiah 23:28 Lit. my word is with him

26 How long will this continue in the hearts of these lying prophets, who prophesy the delusions(A) of their own minds?(B) 27 They think the dreams they tell one another will make my people forget(C) my name, just as their ancestors forgot(D) my name through Baal worship.(E) 28 Let the prophet who has a dream(F) recount the dream, but let the one who has my word(G) speak it faithfully. For what has straw to do with grain?” declares the Lord.

Read full chapter