Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD has not sent you, yet you have persuaded this nation to trust in lies. New Living Translation Then Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD has not sent you, but the people believe your lies. English Standard Version And Jeremiah the prophet said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah, the LORD has not sent you, and you have made this people trust in a lie. Berean Standard Bible Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have persuaded this people to trust in a lie. Berean Literal Bible And Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananiah the prophet: “Hear now, Hananiah! YHWH has not sent you, and you have made this people to trust in a lie! King James Bible Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie. New King James Version Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, “Hear now, Hananiah, the LORD has not sent you, but you make this people trust in a lie. New American Standard Bible Then Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen now, Hananiah: the LORD has not sent you, and you have made this people trust in a lie. NASB 1995 Then Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen now, Hananiah, the LORD has not sent you, and you have made this people trust in a lie. NASB 1977 Then Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen now, Hananiah, the LORD has not sent you, and you have made this people trust in a lie. Legacy Standard Bible Then Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen now, Hananiah, Yahweh has not sent you, and you have made this people trust in a lie. Amplified Bible Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen now, Hananiah, the LORD has not sent you, and you have made this people trust in a lie. Berean Annotated Bible Then the prophet Jeremiah (whom YHWH has appointed) said to the prophet Hananiah (God has favored), “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD {YHWH} did not send you, but you have persuaded this people to trust in a lie. Christian Standard Bible The prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have led these people to trust in a lie. Holman Christian Standard Bible The prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have led these people to trust in a lie. American Standard Version Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah: Jehovah hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie. English Revised Version Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; the LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Jeremiah told the prophet Hananiah, "Now listen, Hananiah, the LORD hasn't sent you. You have made these people believe a lie. Good News Translation Then I told Hananiah this, and added, "Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, and you are making these people believe a lie. International Standard Version The prophet Jeremiah told the prophet Hananiah, "Listen, Hananiah! The LORD didn't send you, and you are causing these people to trust in a lie. NET Bible Then the prophet Jeremiah told the prophet Hananiah, "Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you! You are making these people trust in a lie! New Heart English Bible Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, "Hear now, Hananiah: the LORD has not sent you; but you make this people to trust in a lie. Webster's Bible Translation Then said the prophet Jeremiah to Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have persuaded this people to trust in a lie. World English Bible Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen, Hananiah! Yahweh has not sent you, but you make this people trust in a lie. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jeremiah the prophet says to Hananiah the prophet, “Now hear, O Hananiah; YHWH has not sent you, and you have caused this people to trust on falsehood. Berean Literal Bible And Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananiah the prophet: “Hear now, Hananiah! YHWH has not sent you, and you have made this people to trust in a lie! Young's Literal Translation And Jeremiah the prophet saith unto Hananiah the prophet, 'Hear, I pray thee, O Hananiah; Jehovah hath not sent thee, and thou hast caused this people to trust on falsehood. Smith's Literal Translation And Jeremiah the prophet will say to Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; Jehovah sent thee not; and thou didst cause this people to trust upon falsehood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jeremias the prophet said to Hananias the prophet: Hear now, Hananias: the Lord hath not sent thee, and thou hast made this people to trust in a lie. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananiah the prophet: “Listen, Hananiah! The Lord has not sent you, and so you have caused this people to trust in a lie. New American Bible And Jeremiah the prophet said to Hananiah the prophet: Listen to this, Hananiah! The LORD has not sent you, and you have led this people to rely on deception. New Revised Standard Version And the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah, the LORD has not sent you, and you made this people trust in a lie. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen said the prophet Jeremiah to Hananiah the false prophet, Hear now, Hananiah, the LORD has not sent you; but you make this people to trust in a lie. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Jeremiah the Prophet said to KhananYah the lying Prophet: “Hear KhananYah! LORD JEHOVAH has not sent you, and you have made this people to trust on falsehood’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet: 'Hear now, Hananiah; the LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jeremias said to Ananias, The Lord has not sent thee; and thou hast caused this people to trust in unrighteousness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hananiah's False Prophecy…14For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations to make them serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they will serve him. I have even given him control of the beasts of the field.’ ” 15Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have persuaded this people to trust in a lie. 16Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to remove you from the face of the earth. You will die this year because you have preached rebellion against the LORD.’ ”… Cross References Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, Deuteronomy 18:20-22 But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. 1 Kings 22:24-28 Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?” / Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.” / And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son, … “Listen, Hananiah! Deuteronomy 18:15-19 The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him. / This is what you asked of the LORD your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, “Let us not hear the voice of the LORD our God or see this great fire anymore, so that we will not die!” / Then the LORD said to me, “They have spoken well. … Matthew 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” The LORD did not send you, 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 23:21 I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. Ezekiel 13:6 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. but you have persuaded this people Jeremiah 23:32 “Indeed,” declares the LORD, “I am against those who prophesy false dreams and retell them to lead My people astray with their reckless lies. It was not I who sent them or commanded them, and they are of no benefit at all to these people,” declares the LORD. 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, to trust in a lie. Jeremiah 7:8 But look, you keep trusting in deceptive words to no avail. Jeremiah 13:25 This is your lot, the portion I have measured to you,” declares the LORD, “because you have forgotten Me and trusted in falsehood. 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, / in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. Matthew 7:15-20 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. … 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. 2 Peter 2:1-3 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. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. Ezekiel 13:1-9 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Tell those who prophesy out of their own imagination: Hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. … Treasury of Scripture Then said the prophet Jeremiah to Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD has not sent you; but you make this people to trust in a lie. the Lord. Jeremiah 28:11 And Hananiah spake in the presence of all the people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Even so will I break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon from the neck of all nations within the space of two full years. And the prophet Jeremiah went his way. Jeremiah 14:14,15 Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart… Jeremiah 23:21 I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied. Jump to Previous Caused Ear Faith Falsehood Hananiah Hanani'ah Hear Jeremiah Lie Makest Making Nation Persuaded Prophet TrustJump to Next Caused Ear Faith Falsehood Hananiah Hanani'ah Hear Jeremiah Lie Makest Making Nation Persuaded Prophet TrustJeremiah 28 1. Hananiah prophesies falsely the return of the vessels, and of Jeconiah3. and there continue until the day of visitation. 5. Jeremiah, wishing it to be true, shows that the event will declare the true prophets. 10. Hananiah breaks Jeremiah's yoke. 12. Jeremiah tells of an iron yoke; 15. and foretells Hananiah's death. Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah Jeremiah, a major prophet in the Old Testament, is known for his messages of warning and judgment to Judah. Here, he addresses Hananiah, a false prophet. This encounter occurs during a time of political turmoil, as Judah is under threat from Babylon. The title "prophet" is used for both men, highlighting the conflict between true and false prophecy. Jeremiah's role as a true prophet is established in earlier chapters, where he is called by God to deliver messages of repentance and impending judgment. “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have persuaded this people to trust in a lie. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his messages of warning and calls for repentance to the people of Judah. He is often referred to as the "weeping prophet" due to his deep sorrow over the people's disobedience and the impending judgment. 2. Hananiah A false prophet who opposed Jeremiah. He falsely prophesied that the Babylonian captivity would end within two years, contradicting Jeremiah's message from God. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, who is the ultimate authority and source of true prophecy. In this context, He is the one who has not sent Hananiah, highlighting the seriousness of false prophecy. 4. The People of Judah The audience of both Jeremiah and Hananiah's prophecies. They were in a state of political and spiritual turmoil, facing the threat of Babylonian conquest. 5. Babylonian Captivity A significant event in Jewish history where the people of Judah were exiled to Babylon. This was a period of judgment and reflection for the nation. Teaching Points Discernment in ProphecyBelievers must exercise discernment when evaluating messages claimed to be from God. Not all who speak in God's name are sent by Him. The Danger of False Assurance False prophets offer a false sense of security, leading people away from genuine repentance and obedience to God. The Importance of Truth Trusting in lies can have devastating consequences. It is crucial to seek and adhere to the truth of God's Word. Accountability for Leaders Those who claim to speak for God bear a heavy responsibility. Misleading others in God's name is a serious offense. The Role of Suffering and Judgment Sometimes, God's plans involve hardship and discipline, which are necessary for growth and repentance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 28:15?2. How does Jeremiah 28:15 warn against false prophecy in today's church teachings? 3. What criteria can we use to discern true prophets from false ones? 4. How does Jeremiah 28:15 connect with Deuteronomy 18:20-22 on false prophecy? 5. How can we apply Jeremiah's boldness in confronting falsehoods in our lives? 6. What role does truth play in maintaining faithfulness, as seen in Jeremiah 28:15? 7. Why did Jeremiah confront Hananiah in Jeremiah 28:15? 8. How does Jeremiah 28:15 challenge the concept of false prophecy? 9. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 28:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 28? 11. In Jeremiah 28:15–17, are there any historical records outside Scripture confirming Hananiah’s death within the same year, as Jeremiah foretells? 12. How do we reconcile Jeremiah’s condemnation of Hananiah (Jeremiah 28) with other biblical texts where God tolerates or uses unexpected prophets to deliver messages? 13. In Jeremiah 28:1–4, how can Hananiah’s prophecy of a short Babylonian captivity be trusted given the historical evidence of a much longer exile? 14. In Jeremiah 28:6–9, why did the people not reject Hananiah immediately if his prophecy contradicted Jeremiah and Deuteronomy 18:22 on false prophets? What Does Jeremiah 28:15 Mean Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet HananiahJeremiah steps forward in the temple courtyard and publicly answers Hananiah’s earlier optimistic prophecy (Jeremiah 28:1–4). The moment reminds us of Elijah confronting the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:17–24) and of Micaiah speaking against Zedekiah son of Chenaanah (1 Kings 22:13–18). God often raises a lone, faithful voice to counter popular but false messages. Listen, Hananiah! Jeremiah’s call for attention is urgent and personal. He addresses Hananiah by name—twice in the verse—showing both gravity and compassion, much like Nathan addressing David, “You are the man!” (2 Samuel 12:7). A true servant of God confronts error directly yet still seeks repentance for the erring individual (Galatians 6:1). The LORD did not send you This blunt statement exposes the core issue: divine authorization. Deuteronomy 18:20–22 already warned that a prophet who speaks presumptuously “shall die.” Jeremiah echoes that standard (Jeremiah 23:21–22). Without the Lord’s commissioning, any “prophecy” is empty noise, no matter how appealing (Matthew 15:13–14). But you have persuaded this people False prophets rarely work in isolation; they influence crowds. Hananiah’s message of swift deliverance sounded hopeful, so Judah embraced it (2 Timothy 4:3–4). Jeremiah laments that the people, already under divine discipline, are now further misled (Jeremiah 5:30–31). Authority misused always endangers those who listen. To trust in a lie The heart of the sin is misplaced trust. Instead of repenting and submitting to God’s declared seventy-year exile (Jeremiah 25:11–12), the nation clings to a short-cut promise. Trusting a lie leads to tragic consequences—just as Adam and Eve believed the serpent (Genesis 3:1-6) and Israel believed the spies’ fearful report (Numbers 14:1-4). In love, God exposes the lie so His people might return to truth (John 8:31-32). summary Jeremiah 28:15 shows a faithful prophet courageously confronting a counterfeit message. He affirms that God alone authorizes true prophecy, warns that false promises seduce audiences, and stresses that believing lies brings judgment. The verse calls us to test every message against God’s revealed Word and to ground our hope only in what the Lord has truly spoken. (15) Hear now, Hananiah . . .--The narrative leaves the time and place of the interview uncertain, but suggests an interval of some days between it and the scene in the Temple court just narrated. In the strength of the "word of the Lord" which had come to him, the prophet can now tell his rival that he is a pretender, claiming the gift of prophecy for his own purposes and that of his party. There is a strange significance in the fact that the same official title is applied to both the true and the false prophets.Verse 15. - The prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet. In one sense Hananiah was a prophet as much as Jeremiah. He claimed to have received the prophetic call, and God alone, who searcheth the heart, could pronounce upon the justice of his claim. Whatever training was regarded as necessary for the office he had probably gone through, and now for a number of years he had been universally recognized as a member of the prophetic class. Probably he had those natural gifts, including a real, though dim and not unerring, "second sight," which seems to have formed the substratum of Old Testament prophecy; but he certainly had not the moral backbone so conspicuous in Jeremiah, and he lacked that intimate communion with God (this became dear on the present occasion) which alone warranted the assurance that "Jehovah, the God of Israel, hath sent me."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the prophetהַנָּבִ֛יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֧ה (yir·mə·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the prophet הַנָּבִ֖יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet Hananiah, חֲנַנְיָ֥ה (ḥă·nan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2608: Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites “Listen, שְׁמַֽע־ (šə·ma‘-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Hananiah! חֲנַנְיָ֑ה (ḥă·nan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2608: Hananiah -- 'Yah has been gracious', the name of a number of Israelites The LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel did not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no send you, שְׁלָחֲךָ֣ (šə·lā·ḥă·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out but you וְאַתָּ֗ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you have persuaded הַזֶּ֖ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that this people הָעָ֥ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock to trust הִבְטַ֛חְתָּ (hiḇ·ṭaḥ·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 982: To trust, be confident, sure in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against a lie. שָֽׁקֶר׃ (šā·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood Links Jeremiah 28:15 NIVJeremiah 28:15 NLT Jeremiah 28:15 ESV Jeremiah 28:15 NASB Jeremiah 28:15 KJV Jeremiah 28:15 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 28:15 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 28:15 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 28:15 French Bible Jeremiah 28:15 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 28:15 Then said the prophet Jeremiah to Hananiah (Jer.) |
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