Jeremiah 28:9
What does Jeremiah 28:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Jeremiah 28:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The 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 · 1611The 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 · 1901The 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The prophet whose words are of peace, when his words come true, will be seen to be a prophet whom the Lord has sent.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The prophet who doth prophesy of peace--by the coming in of the word of the prophet, known is the prophet that Jehovah hath truly sent him.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The prophet that prophesied peace: when his word shall come to pass, the prophet shall be known, whom the hath sent in truth.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The prophet that prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, shall be known as the prophet whom Jehovah hath really sent.
Context
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.
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