Isaiah 30:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

Complete Jewish Bible:

They say to the seers, "Do not see!" to those who have visions, "Do not tell us the visions you have as they really are; but flatter us, fabricate illusions!

Berean Standard Bible:

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.

American Standard Version:

that say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Which say{H559} to the seers{H7200}, See{H7200} not; and to the prophets{H2374}, Prophesy{H2372} not unto us right things{H5229}, speak{H1696} unto us smooth things{H2513}, prophesy{H2372} deceits{H4123}:

Cross-References (KJV):

Romans 16:18

  • For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.

Jeremiah 11:21

  • Therefore thus saith the LORD of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, that thou die not by our hand:

Ezekiel 13:7

  • Have ye not seen a vain vision, and have ye not spoken a lying divination, whereas ye say, The LORD saith [it]; albeit I have not spoken?

Ezekiel 13:10

  • ¶ Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and [there was] no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered [morter]:

Amos 7:13

  • But prophesy not again any more at Bethel: for it [is] the king's chapel, and it [is] the king's court.

Amos 2:12

  • But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.

Jeremiah 23:17

  • They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.

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Commentary for Isaiah 30:10

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H559
    There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָמַר
    Transliteration: ʼâmar
    Pronunciation: aw-mar'
    Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
  2. Strong's Number: H7200
    There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רָאָה
    Transliteration: râʼâh
    Pronunciation: raw-aw'
    Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions.
  3. Strong's Number: H2374
    There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֹזֶה
    Transliteration: chôzeh
    Pronunciation: kho-zeh'
    Description: active participle of חָזָה; a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval); agreement, prophet, see that, seer, (star-) gazer.
  4. Strong's Number: H2372
    There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָזָה
    Transliteration: châzâh
    Pronunciation: khaw-zaw'
    Description: a primitive root; to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have avision of; behold, look, prophesy, provide, see.
  5. Strong's Number: H5229
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נְכֹחָה
    Transliteration: nᵉkôchâh
    Pronunciation: nek-o-khaw'
    Description: feminine of נָכֹחַ; properly, straightforwardness, i.e. (figuratively) integrity, or (concretely) a truth; equity, right (thing), uprightness.
  6. Strong's Number: H1696
    There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דָבַר
    Transliteration: dâbar
    Pronunciation: daw-bar'
    Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.
  7. Strong's Number: H2513
    There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֶלְקָה
    Transliteration: chelqâh
    Pronunciation: khel-kaw'
    Description: feminine of חֵלֶק; properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery; also an allotment; field, flattering(-ry), ground, parcel, part, piece of land (ground), plat, portion, slippery place, smooth (thing).
  8. Strong's Number: H4123
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מַהֲתַלָּה
    Transliteration: mahăthallâh
    Pronunciation: mah-hath-al-law'
    Description: from הָתַל; a delusion; deceit.