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Jeremiah 5:13

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11 For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have been utterly unfaithful to Me,” declares the LORD.

12 They have lied about the LORD and said: “He will not do anything; harm will not come to us; we will not see sword or famine.

The prophets are but wind, for the word is not in them. So let their own predictions befall them.”

14 Therefore this is what the LORD God of Hosts says: “Because you have spoken this word, I will make My words a fire in your mouth and this people the wood it consumes.

15 Behold, I am bringing a distant nation against you, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD. “It is an established nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language you do not know and whose speech you do not understand.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The prophets are but wind, for the word is not in them. So let their own predictions befall them.”
KJV
And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.
WEB
The prophets will become wind, and the word is not in them. Thus it will be done to them.”
ASV
and the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.
DARBY
and the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.
BLB
And the prophets will become as wind; and for the word is not in them; thus shall it be done to them.
ÅB
og profetene skal bli til vind; for det er ingen som taler i dem. Slik skal det gå dem selv.
OTB
Profetene er bare vind, og ordet er ikke i dem; slik vil det bli gjort mot dem.”
B1930
og profetene skal bli til vind; for det er ingen som taler i dem. Således skal det gå dem selv.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Jeremiah 14:15

    Therefore this is what the LORD says about the prophets who prophesy in My name: I did not send them, yet they say, ‘No sword or famine will touch this land.’ By sword and famine these very prophets will meet their end!

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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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  • Job 8:2

    “How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.

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  • Jeremiah 20:8–11

    For whenever I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and destruction. For the word of the LORD has become to me a reproach and derision all day long.

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  • Jeremiah 18:18

    Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”

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  • Jeremiah 28:3

    Within two years I will restore to this place all the articles of the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon removed from here and carried to Babylon.

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  • Hosea 9:7

    The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived— let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility.

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  • Job 6:26

    Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?

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