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Jeremiah 27:14 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Jeremiah 27:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 27 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.”
Jeremiah 27:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 27:14
Therefore hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon—God repeats the warning (cf. v. 9), emphasizing its urgency. The phrase hearken not (al-tishme'u, אַל־תִּשְׁמְעוּ) is emphatic prohibition—absolutely do not listen. These prophets spoke what people wanted to hear: nationalist promises of quick deliverance and restored independence. Their message was religiously attractive (trust God, not pagan Babylon) but theologically wrong (God had ordained Babylon's temporary dominance).For they prophesy a lie unto you—The repeated accus...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 27:14
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“The prophets prophesy lies in my name; I didn't send them”
“yet they ran: I didn't speak to them”
“the God of Israel: Don't let your prophets who are in the midst of you”
“deceitful workers”
“as false teachers will also be among you”
“don't you listen to your prophets”
“precept on precept; line on line”
“'How?' He said”
“whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked”
“If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie”