What is the meaning of Jeremiah 23:25? I have heard the sayings of the prophets • The LORD’s first statement is that He is fully aware of what is being said. Nothing whispered in secret escapes His notice (Psalm 94:9; Hebrews 4:13). • By stressing that He “has heard,” God removes every excuse the people might make for tolerating error; He is both witness and judge (Jeremiah 23:18). • This reminds believers that discerning truth begins with trusting the omniscience of God, not the popularity of the speaker (1 Samuel 16:7). who prophesy lies in My name • The offense is not simply lying, but lying while claiming divine endorsement (Deuteronomy 18:20; Jeremiah 14:14). • Using God’s name to lend authority to falsehood violates the Third Commandment and leads listeners away from the true Word (Exodus 20:7; Matthew 7:15). • The verse underscores literal accountability: God will hold every teacher responsible for every misuse of His name (James 3:1). “I had a dream! I had a dream!” • Repetition shows the prophets’ dramatic flair meant to impress their audience (Genesis 37:5; Jude 8). • Dreams can be legitimate modes of revelation (Joel 2:28), but counterfeits boast about experiences rather than submit to Scripture (Colossians 2:18). • The empty slogan exposes a craving for sensational spirituality, contrasting with the steady, written Word that never misleads (2 Peter 1:19). summary Jeremiah 23:25 records God’s direct exposure of false prophets who loudly parade private visions yet contradict His revealed Word. He hears every claim, condemns every deception uttered under His name, and calls His people to measure every dream, sermon, or book against the unfailing standard of Scripture. |
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