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Jeremiah 23:38 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" Although you say, ‘The message from the LORD,’ therefore the LORD says: ‘Because you say this word, “The message from the LORD,” and I have sent to you, telling you not to say, “The message from the LORD,” "
Jeremiah 23:38
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
36 You will mention the message from the LORD no more, for every man’s own word has become his message; for you have perverted the words of the living God, of the LORD of Armies, our God.
37 You will say to the prophet, ‘What has the LORD answered you?’ and, ‘What has the LORD spoken?’
38 Although you say, ‘The message from the LORD,’ therefore the LORD says: ‘Because you say this word, “The message from the LORD,” and I have sent to you, telling you not to say, “The message from the LORD,”
39 therefore behold, I will utterly forget you, and I will cast you off with the city that I gave to you and to your fathers, away from my presence.
40 I will bring an everlasting reproach on you, and a perpetual shame, which will not be forgotten.’”
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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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