Jeremiah 27:10
"But as for you, don’t listen to your prophets, to your diviners, to your dreams, to your soothsayers, or to your sorcerers, who speak to you, saying, “You shall not serve the king of Babylon;”"
Key Reflection
In Jeremiah 27:10, God instructs the people not to heed false prophets and diviners who are telling them to resist serving the king of Babylon. This command reflects a broader theme in Jeremiah where divine authenticity is contrasted with false prophecy. In first-century Israel, such prophetic figures might have claimed visions or dreams warning against submission to Babylonian rule, despite God's clear directive that they should accept it as his will for their nation at that time. This verse underscores the importance of discerning true from false prophets in matters of divine command and national obedience.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes