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Jeremiah 28:9

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7 Nevertheless, listen now to this message I am speaking in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people.

8 The prophets of old who preceded you and me prophesied war, disaster, and plague against many lands and great kingdoms.

As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.”

10 Then the prophet Hananiah took the yoke off the neck of Jeremiah the prophet and broke it.

11 And in the presence of all the people Hananiah proclaimed, “This is what the LORD says: ‘In this way, within two years I will break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon off the neck of all the nations.’” At this, Jeremiah the prophet went on his way.

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BSB
As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.”
KJV
The prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that the LORD hath truly sent him.
WEB
As for the prophet who prophesies of peace, when the word of the prophet happens, then the prophet will be known, that the LORD has truly sent him.”
ASV
The prophet that prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that Jehovah hath truly sent him.
DARBY
The prophet that prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, shall be known as the prophet whom Jehovah hath really sent.
BLB
The prophet who prophesies of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, that prophet will be known [as] one whom YHWH truly has sent.
ÅB
Den profet som profeterer om fred, når hans ord går i oppfyllelse, da kan alle se at han er en profet som Herren i sannhet har sendt.
OTB
Men profeten som profeterer fred, vil bli anerkjent som virkelig sendt av Herren bare hvis hans spådom går i oppfyllelse."
B1930
Den profet som profeterer om fred, når hans ord går i opfyllelse, da kan alle se at han er en profet som Herren i sannhet har sendt.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Deuteronomy 18:22

    When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.

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  • Jeremiah 6:14

    They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.

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  • Jeremiah 14:13

    “Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’”

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  • Jeremiah 4:10

    Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, how completely You have deceived this people and Jerusalem by saying, ‘You will have peace,’ while a sword is at our throats.”

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  • Jeremiah 8:11

    They dress the wound of the daughter of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.

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  • Ezekiel 13:10–16

    Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built,

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