Jeremiah 23:27

"How long will this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?"

Key Reflection

In Jeremiah 23:27, the prophet addresses the false prophets active during his time. The original audience would have recognized that these prophets were spreading false messages and misrepresenting God’s will, leading to confusion and potential harm among the people. By questioning how long such deception could persist in their hearts, Jeremiah underscores the urgency of rejecting these counterfeit prophecies in favor of those speaking truth on behalf of the Lord.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

To his neighbor -i. e., to one another, to the people about him, to anyone. As their fathers ... -Rather, “as their fathers forgot My name through Baal.” The superstition which attaches importance to dreams keeps God as entirely out of men’s minds as absolute idolatry.

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