Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 23:26 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Jeremiah 23:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 23 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;”
Jeremiah 23:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 23:26
How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? (עַד־מָתַי, ad-matai, 'how long?')—divine exasperation. The phrase תַּרְמִת לִבָּם (tarmit libbam, 'deceit of their own heart') diagnoses the source: self-deception precedes deceiving others. They've believed their own propaganda.The progression: heart corruption → self-deception → false prophecy → leading others astray. Jeremiah 17:9 warns 'the heart is deceitful above all things.' Jesus taught evil thoughts proceed from the heart (Matthew 15:19). Without external revelation correcting internal deception, the heart become...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 23:26
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“paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons”
“The prophets prophesy lies in my name; I didn't send them”
“but”
“spots and blemishes”
“wash your heart from wickedness”
“Full of all deceit and all cunning, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?,And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?,,,,,,,,”
“Don't see! and to the prophets”
“Thy calf”
“how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity”