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Jeremiah 28:9

Jeremiah chapter 28 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The prophet that prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that Jehovah hath truly sent him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that the Lord hath truly sent him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The prophet that prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that Jehovah hath truly sent him.

Context

v.8The prophets that have been before me and before thee of old prophesied against many countries, and against great kingdoms, of war, and of evil, and of pestilence.

v.9This passage

v.10Then Hananiah the prophet took the bar from off the prophet Jeremiah’s neck, and brake it.

Cross references

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

  • Jeremiah 8:11

    And they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

  • Deuteronomy 18:22

    when a prophet speaketh in the name of Jehovah, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which Jehovah hath not spoken: the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously, thou shalt not be afraid of him.

  • Ezekiel 13:10

    Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there is no peace; and when one buildeth up a wall, behold, they daub it with untempered mortar:

  • Jeremiah 4:10

    Then said I, Ah, Lord Jehovah! surely thou hast greatly deceived this people and Jerusalem, saying, Ye shall have peace; whereas the sword reacheth unto the life.

  • Jeremiah 6:14

    They have healed also the hurt of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

  • Jeremiah 14:13

    Then said I, Ah, Lord Jehovah! behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place.