Jeremiah 20:6

And thou, Pashur, and all that dwell in thine house shall go into captivity: and thou shalt come to Babylon, and there thou shalt die, and shalt be buried there, thou, and all thy friends, to whom thou hast prophesied lies.

And thou, Pashur {H6583}, and all that dwell {H3427} in thine house {H1004} shall go {H3212} into captivity {H7628}: and thou shalt come {H935} to Babylon {H894}, and there thou shalt die {H4191}, and shalt be buried {H6912} there, thou, and all thy friends {H157}, to whom thou hast prophesied {H5012} lies {H8267}.

And you, Pash'chur, along with your entire household, will go into captivity; you will go to Bavel, where you will die and be buried - you and all your friends to whom you have prophesied lies.'"

And you, Pashhur, and all who live in your house, will go into captivity. You will go to Babylon, and there you will die and be buried—you and all your friends to whom you have prophesied these lies.’”

And thou, Pashhur, and all that dwell in thy house shall go into captivity; and thou shalt come to Babylon, and there thou shalt die, and there shalt thou be buried, thou, and all thy friends, to whom thou hast prophesied falsely.

Jeremiah 20:6 delivers a stark prophecy of judgment directly from the Lord through the prophet Jeremiah to Pashur, the son of Immer, a prominent priest and chief governor in the temple. This verse details the severe consequences Pashur and his household would face for his opposition to Jeremiah and his promulgation of false prophecies.

Context

This verse immediately follows Jeremiah's first recorded imprisonment and public humiliation by Pashur. In Jeremiah 20:1-3, Pashur, angered by Jeremiah's prophecies of destruction for Jerusalem, struck the prophet and put him in stocks overnight. Upon Jeremiah's release, the Lord commanded him to rename Pashur "Magor-missabib," meaning "Terror on every side," and to declare this specific judgment. Pashur represented the religious establishment that resisted God's true message, preferring to offer comforting, yet deceitful, words of peace when judgment was imminent. This prophecy is a direct response to his actions and his role in spreading lies to the people.

Key Themes

  • Divine Retribution Against Falsehood: The verse powerfully illustrates God's severe judgment against those who speak lies in His name and mislead His people. Pashur's "prophesied lies" are the direct cause of his family's impending doom.
  • Consequences of Rejecting God's True Word: Pashur, as a spiritual leader, actively suppressed Jeremiah's true prophecies and promoted falsehood, leading to his own and his household's destruction. This highlights the grave responsibility of those in spiritual authority.
  • Certainty of Prophecy: Despite Jeremiah's suffering and the resistance he faced, this prophecy, like all of God's true words, would inevitably come to pass. It underscores the unfailing nature of God's word.
  • The Inevitable Babylonian Exile: The specific mention of "Babylon" and "captivity" reinforces the central theme of Jeremiah's ministry: the coming judgment of exile for Judah due to their persistent sin and idolatry. Pashur's fate is a microcosm of the nation's impending destiny.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "prophesied lies" (KJV) directly translates from the Hebrew, emphasizing the deceptive nature of Pashur's message. He was not merely mistaken; he was delivering messages that were contrary to God's truth, leading the people astray with false hopes of peace and security instead of urging repentance in the face of impending Babylonian captivity.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 20:6 serves as a powerful warning for all generations. It underscores the critical importance of discerning truth from falsehood, especially in spiritual matters. We are called to test all things and hold fast to what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21). The verse also reminds us of the serious accountability faced by those who claim to speak for God. Misleading others, whether knowingly or unknowingly, carries profound spiritual consequences. Ultimately, it reaffirms God's justice and His commitment to ensuring His true word prevails, even amidst opposition and deception.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 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.

  • Jeremiah 14:14

    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 14:15

    Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that prophesy in my name, and I sent them not, yet they say, Sword and famine shall not be in this land; By sword and famine shall those prophets be consumed.

  • Ezekiel 22:28

    And her prophets have daubed them with untempered [morter], seeing vanity, and divining lies unto them, saying, Thus saith the Lord GOD, when the LORD hath not spoken.

  • Jeremiah 20:4

    For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will make thee a terror to thyself, and to all thy friends: and they shall fall by the sword of their enemies, and thine eyes shall behold [it]: and I will give all Judah into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall carry them captive into Babylon, and shall slay them with the sword.

  • Jeremiah 28:15

    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.

  • Jeremiah 28:17

    So Hananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month.

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