Jeremiah 29:9

9 They are prophesying lies to you in my name. I have not sent them,” declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 29:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.
ESV
9 for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, declares the LORD.
NLT
9 because they are telling you lies in my name. I have not sent them,” says the LORD .
MSG
9 They're a bunch of liars preaching lies - and claiming I sent them! I never sent them, believe me." God's Decree!
CSB
9 for they are prophesying falsely to you in My name. I have not sent them." [This is] the Lord's declaration.

Jeremiah 29:9 In-Context

7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
8 Yes, this is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let the prophets and diviners among you deceive you. Do not listen to the dreams you encourage them to have.
9 They are prophesying lies to you in my name. I have not sent them,” declares the LORD.
10 This is what the LORD says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Jeremiah 14:14; Jeremiah 27:15; Lamentations 2:14; Ezekiel 13:6
  • 2. Jeremiah 23:21
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