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Jeremiah 5:31 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 5:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 5 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? bear: or, take into their hands”
Jeremiah 5:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 5:31
This verse specifies the corruption: 'The prophets prophesy falsely' (hannĕḇîʾîm nibbĕʾû ḇaššāqer, הַנְּבִאִים נִבְּאוּ בַשָּׁקֶר)—claiming divine authority for human messages. 'And the priests bear rule by their means' (wĕhakkōhănîm yirdû ʿal-yĕḏêhem) indicates priests exercise authority through false prophets rather than God's word. 'And my people love to have it so' (wĕʿammî ʾāhĕḇû kēn) reveals voluntary deception—people prefer lies to truth. The sobering question: 'and what will ye do in the end thereof?' (ûmah-taʿăśû lĕʾaḥărîṯāh) warns of inevitable consequences. When crisis comes, false ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 5:31
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“who say”
“The prophets prophesy lies in my name; I didn't send them”
“If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie”
“but”
“deceitful workers”
“or can your hands be strong”
“as false teachers will also be among you”
“before the fierce anger of Yahweh comes on you”
“that the light has come into the world”