Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 23:32 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Jeremiah 23:32 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 23 verse 32 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 23:32 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 23:32
I am against them that prophesy false dreams...and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness (וּבְפַחֲזוּתָם, uv'fachazvtam)—the term פַּחֲזוּת (pachazut, 'lightness/recklessness/frivolity') describes cavalier irresponsibility treating sacred matters frivolously. Yet I sent them not...therefore they shall not profit this people at all.These prophets are theological arsonists spreading lies recklessly, causing people to err (תָּעָה, ta'ah, 'go astray'). Result? No profit (יוֹעִילוּ, yo'ilu). Despite religious activity and influence, zero spiritual value. Jesus warned against ...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 23:32
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“and haven't you spoken a lying divination”
“Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary”
“to bring back your captivity”
“you trust in lying words”
“saying”
“who prophesy lies in my name”
“yet they ran: I didn't speak to them”
“saying”
“who shall speak a word presumptuously in my name”
“Don't listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you: they teach you vanity; they speak a vision of their own heart”