Jeremiah 23:30
What does Jeremiah 23:30 mean?
A plain-English look at Jeremiah 23:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that steal my words every one from his neighbor.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that steal my words every one from his neighbour.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that steal my words every one from his neighbor.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For this cause I am against the prophets, says the Lord, who take my words, every one from his neighbour.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Therefore, lo, I <FI>am<Fi> against the prophets, An affirmation of Jehovah, Stealing My words each from his neighbour.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Therefore behold I am against the prophets, saith the Lord: who steal my words every one from his neighbour.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that steal my words every one from his neighbour.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 18:20
But the prophet, that shall speak a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.
- Jeremiah 14:14
Then Jehovah said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name; I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake I unto them: they prophesy unto you a lying vision, and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their own heart.
- Ezekiel 13:20
Wherefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I am against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make them fly, and I will tear them from your arms; and I will let the souls go, even the souls that ye hunt to make them fly.
- Leviticus 26:17
And I will set my face against you, and ye shall be smitten before your enemies: they that hate you shall rule over you; and ye shall flee when none pursueth you.
- Jeremiah 44:11
Therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, even to cut off all Judah.
- 1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.
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