Jeremiah 29:9
King James Version (KJV)
For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.
In context
7 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
8 For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.
9 For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.
10 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.
11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah 29:9 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.
- WEB World English Bible
- For they prophesy falsely to you in my name. I have not sent them,” says the LORD.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- For they are falsely prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, declares the LORD.”
- ASV American Standard Version
- For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith Jehovah.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For with falsehood they are prophesying to you in My name; I have not sent them, an affirmation of Jehovah.
- DBY Darby Translation
- For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith Jehovah.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For they prophesy falsely to you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.