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Jeremiah 29:9

For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.
Jeremiah 29:9 · King James Version

In other versions

  • For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith Jehovah.

    ASV

  • For they are saying to you what is false in my name: I have not sent them, says the Lord.

    BBE

  • For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith Jehovah.

    DBY

  • For they prophesy falsely to you in my name: I have not sent them, says Yahweh.

    WEB

  • For with falsehood they are prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, an affirmation of Jehovah.

    YLT

  • For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, says the LORD.

    ENG

  • For they prophesy falsely to you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.

    WBT

  • For they are falsely prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, declares the LORD.”

    BSB

In context

7And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

8For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.

9For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.

10For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

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