Devine Scripture

Jeremiah 23:28

Jeremiah chapter 23 · verse 28 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat? saith Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat? saith Jehovah.

Context

v.27that think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbor, as their fathers forgat my name for Baal.

v.28This passage

v.29Is not my word like fire? saith Jehovah; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 14:5

    A faithful witness will not lie; But a false witness uttereth lies.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:17

    For we are not as the many, corrupting the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, speak we in Christ.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:2

    Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

  • 1 Corinthians 3:12

    But if any man buildeth on the foundation gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay, stubble;

  • 1 Timothy 1:12

    I thank him that enabled me, even Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he counted me faithful, appointing me to his service;

  • Matthew 24:45

    Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?