Jeremiah 23:29

"The prophet who has a dream, let him tell a dream; and he who has my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat?” says the LORD."

Key Reflection

In Jeremiah 23:29, the Lord contrasts true prophets with false ones. The verse challenges false prophets to reveal their dreams as mere illusions and calls true prophets to speak His word faithfully, emphasizing that their words should be accurate and meaningful—akin to distinguishing between straw (worthless) and wheat (precious). This distinction underscores the importance of authenticity in prophetic speech, highlighting that only those speaking God's word truly serve a purpose.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Like as a fire -God’s word is the great purifier which destroys all that is false and aves, only the genuine metal. CompareHebrews 4:12. Like a hammer ... -God’s word rouses and strengthens the conscience and crushes within the heart everything that is evil.

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