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Jeremiah 23:21 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Jeremiah 23:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 23 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.”
Jeremiah 23:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 23:21
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran (לֹא־שָׁלַחְתִּי...וְהֵם רָצוּ, lo-shalachti...v'hem ratsu)—the dual negation ('not sent...not spoken') versus dual action ('they ran...they prophesied') exposes unauthorized ministry. The verb רוּץ (ruts, 'ran') suggests eager self-appointment rather than reluctant divine commission. These prophets volunteered; God's true prophets were conscripted.Moses protested (Exodus 3-4), Jeremiah resisted (Jeremiah 1:6), Isaiah felt unworthy (Isaiah 6:5)—authentic prophets were reluctant conscripts. False prophets ran eagerly because comfortable lies require ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 23:21
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“The prophets prophesy lies in my name; I didn't send them”
“says Yahweh”
“I am against those who prophesy lying dreams”
“Hear now”
“saying”
“says Yahweh.”
“saying”
“being sent out by the Holy Spirit”
“Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.”
“And how shall they preach”