Jeremiah 23:26

How long shall [this] be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, [they are] prophets of the deceit of their own heart;

How long shall this be {H3426} in the heart {H3820} of the prophets {H5030} that prophesy {H5012} lies {H8267}? yea, they are prophets {H5030} of the deceit {H8649} of their own heart {H3820};

How long will this go on? Is [my word] in the hearts of prophets who are prophesying lies, who are prophesying the deceit of their own minds?

How long will this continue in the hearts of these prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of the delusion of their own minds?

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • 1 Timothy 4:1 (6 votes)

    ¶ Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

  • 1 Timothy 4:2 (6 votes)

    Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

  • Jeremiah 14:14 (4 votes)

    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.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:9 (3 votes)

    [Even him], whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:11 (3 votes)

    And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

  • 2 Peter 2:13 (3 votes)

    And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, [as] they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots [they are] and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;

  • 2 Peter 2:16 (3 votes)

    But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.