New International Version “Therefore,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who steal from one another words supposedly from me. New Living Translation “Therefore,” says the LORD, “I am against these prophets who steal messages from each other and claim they are from me. English Standard Version Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, declares the LORD, who steal my words from one another. Berean Standard Bible “Therefore behold,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who steal from one another words they attribute to Me.” Berean Literal Bible “Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets,” a declaration of YHWH, “Those stealing My words, each man from his neighbor.” King James Bible Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour. New King James Version “Therefore behold, I am against the prophets,” says the LORD, “who steal My words every one from his neighbor. New American Standard Bible Therefore behold, I am against the prophets,” declares the LORD, “who steal My words from each other. NASB 1995 “Therefore behold, I am against the prophets,” declares the LORD, “who steal My words from each other. NASB 1977 “Therefore behold, I am against the prophets,” declares the LORD, “who steal My words from each other. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore behold, I am against the prophets,” declares Yahweh, “who steal My words from each other. Amplified Bible Therefore behold (hear this), I am against the [counterfeit] prophets,” says the LORD, “[I am descending on them with punishment, these prophets] who steal My words from one another [imitating the words of the true prophets]. Berean Annotated Bible “Therefore behold, declares the LORD {YHWH}, “I am against the prophets who steal from one another words they attribute to Me. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, take note! I am against the prophets” —the LORD’s declaration—“who steal my words from each other. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, take note! I am against the prophets"—the LORD’s declaration—"who steal My words from each other. American Standard Version Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that steal my words every one from his neighbor. English Revised Version Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour. GOD'S WORD® Translation "I'm against the prophets who steal my words from each other," declares the LORD. Good News Translation I am against those prophets who take each other's words and proclaim them as my message. International Standard Version "Therefore, look, I'm against the prophets," declares the LORD, "who steal my words from each other. NET Bible So I, the LORD, affirm that I am opposed to those prophets who steal messages from one another that they claim are from me. New Heart English Bible Therefore look, I am against the prophets,' says the LORD, 'who steal my words everyone from his neighbor. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbor. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Therefore behold,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who steal from one another words they attribute to Me.” World English Bible “Therefore behold, I am against the prophets,” says Yahweh, “who each steal my words from his neighbor. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore, behold, I [am] against the prophets,” "" A declaration of YHWH, "" “Each stealing My words from his neighbor. Berean Literal Bible “Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets,” a declaration of YHWH, “Those stealing My words, each man from his neighbor.” Young's Literal Translation Therefore, lo, I am against the prophets, An affirmation of Jehovah, Stealing My words each from his neighbour. Smith's Literal Translation For this, behold me against the prophets, says Jehovah, stealing my words, a man from his neighbor. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore behold I am against the prophets, saith the Lord: who steal my words every one from his neighbor. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, behold: I am against the prophets, says the Lord, who steal my words, each one from his neighbor. New American Bible Therefore I am against the prophets—oracle of the LORD—those who steal my words from each other. New Revised Standard Version See, therefore, I am against the prophets, says the LORD, who steal my words from one another. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore, behold, I am against the prophets, says the LORD, who steal my words, every one from his neighbor. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, behold, I am against the Prophets, says LORD JEHOVAH, who conceal my words, each man from his neighbor OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal My words every one from his neighbour. Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, I am therefore against the prophets, saith the Lord God, that steal my words every one from his neighbour. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Lying Prophets…29“Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” 30“Therefore behold,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who steal from one another words they attribute to Me.” 31“Yes,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who wag their own tongues and proclaim, ‘The LORD declares it.’ ”… Cross References “Therefore behold,” Ezekiel 13:8 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD. Zechariah 13:2 And on that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will erase the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered. I will also remove the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land. 2 Peter 2:1 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. declares the LORD, Ezekiel 13:7 Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken? Jeremiah 28:15 Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have persuaded this people to trust in a lie. Jeremiah 14:14 “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. “I am against the prophets Ezekiel 13:9 My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of My people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD. Zechariah 13:3 And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through. Micah 3:11 Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” who steal from one another words 1 Kings 22:13-14 Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah instructed him, “Behold now, with one accord the words of the prophets are favorable to the king. So please let your words be like theirs, and speak favorably.” / But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.” 1 Kings 22:22-23 And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ / So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.” Micah 3:5 This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: they attribute to Me.” Ezekiel 22:28 Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken. Deuteronomy 18:20 But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” Deuteronomy 18:22 When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. Ezekiel 13:3 This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. Treasury of Scripture Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, said the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbor. Jeremiah 14:14,15 Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart… Jeremiah 44:11,29 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah… Leviticus 20:3 And I will set my face against that man, and will cut him off from among his people; because he hath given of his seed unto Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name. Jump to Previous Affirmation Cause Declares Neighbor Neighbour Prophets Steal Stealing WordsJump to Next Affirmation Cause Declares Neighbor Neighbour Prophets Steal Stealing WordsJeremiah 23 1. He prophesies a restoration of the scattered flock.5. Christ shall rule and save them. 9. Against false prophets; 33. and mockers of the true prophets. “Therefore behold,” The Lord calls Judah to give careful attention to His coming judgment. Ezk 13:8 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says… declares the LORD, The warning carries the authority of Israel’s covenant God. Ezk 13:7 Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination… “I am against the prophets God opposes men who claimed to represent Him while leading the nation away from His word. Ezk 13:9 My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions.… who steal from one another words Rather than receiving revelation from the Lord, they repeated and adapted one another’s messages, spreading unauthorized promises of peace and security. 1Ki 22:13-14 Then the messenger who had gone to call Micaiah… they attribute to Me.” By claiming the Lord’s authority for words He had not spoken, they deceived Judah and dishonored His name. Ezk 22:28 Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions… Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The sovereign God of Israel, who is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. 2. Jeremiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. 3. False Prophets Individuals in Judah who claimed to speak on behalf of God but were delivering messages that were not from Him. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel during the time of Jeremiah, facing impending judgment due to widespread sin and idolatry. 5. Prophetic Messages The words and revelations that were supposed to be from God, but were being corrupted by false prophets. Teaching Points The Seriousness of Misrepresenting GodMisrepresenting God's words is a grave offense. It leads people away from the truth and can have eternal consequences. Discernment in Spiritual Leadership Believers must exercise discernment when listening to those who claim to speak for God. Not everyone who claims to be a prophet or teacher is truly speaking God's words. The Importance of Scripture Scripture is the ultimate authority and standard for truth. Believers should measure all teachings against the Bible to ensure they align with God's revealed word. Accountability for Leaders Spiritual leaders are held to a high standard and must be accountable for the words they speak. They should seek to faithfully represent God's truth. God's Protection of His Word God is actively against those who distort His message. He protects the integrity of His word and will ultimately judge those who lead others astray. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 23:30?2. How does Jeremiah 23:30 warn against false prophets in today's church? 3. What does "steal My words" imply about the integrity of God's message? 4. How can we discern true teachings from false ones in light of Jeremiah 23:30? 5. Which New Testament passages echo the warning found in Jeremiah 23:30? 6. How should believers respond to teachings that contradict God's word in Jeremiah 23:30? 7. How does Jeremiah 23:30 address the issue of false prophets in today's world? 8. What historical context led to the warning in Jeremiah 23:30? 9. How does Jeremiah 23:30 challenge the authenticity of modern religious leaders? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 23? (30) That steal my words . . .--Another note of the counterfeit prophet is found in the want of any living personal originality. The oracles of the dreamers were patchworks of plagiarism, and they borrowed, not as men might do legitimately, and as Jeremiah himself did, from the words of the great teachers of the past, but from men of their own time, false and unreal as themselves. What we should call the "clique" of false prophets went on repeating each other's phrases with a wearisome iteration. In "my words" we have, probably, the fact that, in part also, they decked out their teaching with the borrowed plumes of phrases from true prophets.Verses 30-32. - The punishment solemnly introduced by a three times repeated, Behold, I am against, etc., corresponding to three several features of the conduct of the false prophets. First we are told that the prophets steal my words every one from his neighbor. The latter part of the phrase reminds us of ver. 27, but the neighbor in this case must mean, at any rate primarily, a fellow-prophet, one who has really received a revelation at first-hand from Jehovah. The "false prophets," not trusting to their "dreams" alone, listen greedily to the discourses of men like Jeremiah, not with a view to spiritual profit, but to making their own utterances more effective. We must remember that they lived by their prophesying (Micah 3:5). Jeremiah 23:30 is God’s forceful declaration that He personally opposes prophets who recycle one another’s fabricated messages and stamp them with His name. The verse calls believers to discernment, reminding us that God alone authorizes true prophecy, guards His Word, and will judge every distortion of it. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Thereforeלָכֵ֛ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus behold,” הִנְנִ֥י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel “I am against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the prophets הַנְּבִאִ֖ים (han·nə·ḇi·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet who steal מְגַנְּבֵ֣י (mə·ḡan·nə·ḇê) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 1589: To thieve, to deceive from each אִ֖ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person other רֵעֵֽהוּ׃ (rê·‘ê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7453: Friend, companion, fellow words [they attribute] to Me.” דְבָרַ֔י (ḏə·ḇā·ray) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause Additonal Resources Jeremiah 23:30 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 23:30 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 23:30 Bible.com Jeremiah 23:30 NIV |
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