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Jeremiah 23:31 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Behold, I am against the prophets,” says the LORD, “who use their tongues, and say, ‘He says.’ "
Jeremiah 23:31
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
29 “Isn’t my word like fire?” says the LORD; “and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
30 “Therefore behold, I am against the prophets,” says the LORD, “who each steal my words from his neighbor.
31 Behold, I am against the prophets,” says the LORD, “who use their tongues, and say, ‘He says.’
32 Behold, I am against those who prophesy lying dreams,” says the LORD, “who tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their vain boasting; yet I didn’t send them or command them. They don’t profit this people at all,” says the LORD.
33 “When this people, or the prophet, or a priest, asks you, saying, ‘What is the message from the LORD?’ Then you shall tell them, ‘“What message? I will cast you off,” says the LORD.’
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Jeremiah 23:1
"“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” says the LORD."
Jeremiah 23:2
"Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, says against the shepherds who feed my people: “You have scattered my flock, driven them away, and have not visited them. Behold, I will visit on you the evil of your doings,” says the LORD."
Jeremiah 23:3
"“I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they will be fruitful and multiply."
Jeremiah 23:4
"I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them. They will no longer be afraid or dismayed, neither will any be lacking,” says the LORD."
Jeremiah 23:5
"“Behold, the days come,” says the LORD, “that I will raise to David a righteous Branch; and he will reign as king and deal wisely, and will execute justice and righteousness in the land."
Jeremiah 23:6
"In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell safely. This is his name by which he will be called: The LORD our righteousness."
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