Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They prophesy lies to you that will only serve to remove you far from your lands; I will banish you and you will perish. New Living Translation They are all liars, and their lies will lead to your being driven out of your land. I will drive you out and send you far away to die. English Standard Version For it is a lie that they are prophesying to you, with the result that you will be removed far from your land, and I will drive you out, and you will perish. Berean Standard Bible For they prophesy to you a lie that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish. King James Bible For they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out, and ye should perish. New King James Version For they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land; and I will drive you out, and you will perish. New American Standard Bible For they are prophesying a lie to you in order to remove you far from your land; and I will drive you away and you will perish. NASB 1995 “For they prophesy a lie to you in order to remove you far from your land; and I will drive you out and you will perish. NASB 1977 “For they prophesy a lie to you, in order to remove you far from your land; and I will drive you out, and you will perish. Legacy Standard Bible For they prophesy a lie to you in order to remove you far from your land; and I will banish you, and you will perish. Amplified Bible For they prophesy a lie to you which will cause you to be removed far from your land; and I will drive you out and you will perish. Christian Standard Bible They are prophesying a lie to you so that you will be removed from your land. I will banish you, and you will perish. Holman Christian Standard Bible for they prophesy a lie to you so that you will be removed from your land. I will banish you, and you will perish. American Standard Version for they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your land, and that I should drive you out, and ye should perish. Contemporary English Version If you listen to such lies, I will have you dragged far from your country and killed. English Revised Version for they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out and ye should perish. GOD'S WORD® Translation They are prophesying lies to you. They will cause you to be taken far from your lands. I'll scatter you, and you will die. Good News Translation They are deceiving you and will cause you to be taken far away from your country. I will drive you out, and you will be destroyed. International Standard Version They're prophesying a lie to you in order to remove you far away from your land. I'll drive you out and you will perish. Majority Standard Bible For they prophesy to you a lie that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish. NET Bible Do not listen to them, because their prophecies are lies. Listening to them will only cause you to be taken far away from your native land. I will drive you out of your country and you will die in exile. New Heart English Bible for they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land, and that I should drive you out, and you should perish. Webster's Bible Translation For they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out, and ye should perish. World English Bible for they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land, so that I would drive you out, and you would perish. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor they are prophesying falsehood to you, so as to remove you far from your ground, and I have driven you out, and you have perished. Young's Literal Translation For falsehood they are prophesying to you, so as to remove you far from off your ground, and I have driven you out, and ye have perished. Smith's Literal Translation For they are prophesying a lie to you so as to remove you far off from your land; and I thrust you away, and ye perished. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor they prophesy lies to you: to remove you far from your country, and east you out, and to make you perish. Catholic Public Domain Version For they prophesy lies to you, so that they may cause you to be far from your own country, and may cast you out, and may cause you to perish. New American Bible For they prophesy lies to you, so as to drive you far from your land, making me banish you so that you perish. New Revised Standard Version For they are prophesying a lie to you, with the result that you will be removed far from your land; I will drive you out, and you will perish. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor it is a lie which they are prophesying to you, that I may drive you out from your land, and that I should drive you out, and you should perish. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because they prophesy a lie to you, for I shall expel you from your land, for I shall expel you, and you shall be destroyed! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917for they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out and ye should perish. Brenton Septuagint Translation for they prophesy lies to you, to remove you far from your land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Yoke of Nebuchadnezzar…9But as for you, do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your interpreters of dreams, your mediums, or your sorcerers who declare, ‘You will not serve the king of Babylon.’ 10For they prophesy to you a lie that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish. 11But the nation that will put its neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon and serve him, I will leave in its own land, to cultivate it and reside in it, declares the LORD.”… Cross References Jeremiah 14:14 “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. Jeremiah 23:16 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. Ezekiel 13:6-7 They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken? Ezekiel 13:10 Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, Lamentations 2:14 The visions of your prophets were empty and deceptive; they did not expose your guilt to ward off your captivity. The burdens they envisioned for you were empty and misleading. Zechariah 10:2 For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd. 1 Kings 22:22-23 And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ / So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.” Isaiah 30:10 They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. Isaiah 44:25 who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, Micah 3:5 This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: Matthew 24:11 and many false prophets will arise and deceive many. Matthew 24:24 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. Mark 13:22 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. 2 Peter 2:1 Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Treasury of Scripture For they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out, and you should perish. they. 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: for they prophesy a lie unto you. Jeremiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD. Ezekiel 14:9-11 And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel… to. Jeremiah 32:31 For this city hath been to me as a provocation of mine anger and of my fury from the day that they built it even unto this day; that I should remove it from before my face, Lamentations 2:14 Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment. I. Jeremiah 27:15 For I have not sent them, saith the LORD, yet they prophesy a lie in my name; that I might drive you out, and that ye might perish, ye, and the prophets that prophesy unto you. Jump to Previous Banish Drive Driven False. Falsehood Far Forced Ground Lie Order Perish Perished Prophesy Prophesying Remove Removed Result Serve WordsJump to Next Banish Drive Driven False. Falsehood Far Forced Ground Lie Order Perish Perished Prophesy Prophesying Remove Removed Result Serve WordsJeremiah 27 1. By the type of bonds and yokes he prophesies the subduing of the neighbor kings8. He exhorts them to yield, and not to believe the false prophets. 12. The like he does to Zedekiah. 19. He foretells the remnant of the vessels shall be carried to Babylon, For they prophesy to you a lie This phrase refers to the false prophets in Judah who were misleading the people by claiming that they would not be subjected to Babylonian rule. In the historical context, these prophets contradicted Jeremiah's message, which was a true prophecy from God. The false prophets offered a message of peace and security, which was appealing but ultimately deceptive. This reflects a recurring biblical theme where false prophets arise, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:20-22 and 1 Kings 22:6-28, where true prophecy is distinguished by its fulfillment and alignment with God's will. that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. He is known for his unwavering commitment to God's truth despite opposition. 2. False Prophets Individuals who claimed to speak for God but delivered messages contrary to His will, often leading the people astray with false assurances of peace and security. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing impending judgment and exile due to its disobedience and idolatry. 4. Babylonian Exile The event where the people of Judah were taken captive by Babylon as a consequence of their persistent rebellion against God. 5. God The sovereign Lord who communicates His will through true prophets and holds His people accountable for their actions. Teaching Points Discernment of TruthBelievers must be vigilant in discerning true messages from God versus false teachings. This requires a deep understanding of Scripture and reliance on the Holy Spirit. Consequences of Deception Following false teachings can lead to spiritual exile and destruction. It is crucial to align oneself with God's truth to avoid such outcomes. Faithfulness in Adversity Like Jeremiah, Christians are called to remain faithful to God's truth even when it is unpopular or leads to personal hardship. The Role of Prophets True prophets are God's mouthpieces, delivering messages that align with His character and purposes. Believers should test all teachings against the Word of God. Repentance and Restoration While God warns of judgment, His ultimate desire is for His people to repent and be restored. This hope should motivate believers to turn back to God.(10) To remove you far from your land.--The prophet speaks of what he foresees will be the result of the rebellion to which soothsayers and diviners were urging men, as if it were actually contemplated by them. They are to him like the lying spirit in the mouth of Ahab's prophets persuading him to go up to Ramoth Gilead to battle, in order that he might perish.Verse 10. - To remove you far; or, more distinctly, that I may remove you far. So Isaiah 6:12, "(Until) Jehovah have removed men afar off." The deportation policy of the Assyrians and Babylonians was overruled by God for his own deep purposes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they הֵ֖ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They prophesy נִבְּאִ֣ים (nib·bə·’îm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration to you לָכֶ֑ם (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew a lie שֶׁ֔קֶר (še·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood that will serve לְמַ֨עַן (lə·ma·‘an) Conjunction Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent to remove you הַרְחִ֤יק (har·ḥîq) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7368: To be or become far or distant from מֵעַ֣ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against your land; אַדְמַתְכֶ֔ם (’aḏ·maṯ·ḵem) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 127: Ground, land I will banish you וְהִדַּחְתִּ֥י (wə·hid·daḥ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5080: To impel, thrust, banish and you will perish. וַאֲבַדְתֶּֽם׃ (wa·’ă·ḇaḏ·tem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish Links Jeremiah 27:10 NIVJeremiah 27:10 NLT Jeremiah 27:10 ESV Jeremiah 27:10 NASB Jeremiah 27:10 KJV Jeremiah 27:10 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 27:10 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 27:10 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 27:10 French Bible Jeremiah 27:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 27:10 For they prophesy a lie to you (Jer.) |
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