Jeremiah 29:9
World English Bible (WEB)
For they prophesy falsely to you in my name. I have not sent them,” says the LORD.
In context
7 Seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace.”
8 For the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel says: “Don’t let your prophets who are among you and your diviners deceive you. Don’t listen to your dreams which you cause to be dreamed.
9 For they prophesy falsely to you in my name. I have not sent them,” says the LORD.
10 For the LORD says, “After seventy years are accomplished for 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,” says the LORD, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:9 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- For they prophesy falsely to you in my name. I have not sent them,” says the LORD.
- KJV King James Version
- For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith 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.