Jeremiah 23:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 23:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 23:16 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 23:16 — KJV
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.”
— Jeremiah 23:16 (KJV)
Jeremiah 23:16 in Context — About the Book of Jeremiah
Jeremiah preached for forty years to a nation that would not listen, weeping as Jerusalem fell. Yet from the rubble come some of Scripture's most hopeful promises: plans to prosper and not harm, a new covenant written on hearts, and a God who invites us to call and see great things.
Cross-References for Jeremiah 23:16
“Wherefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, Because ye speak this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 23:16: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 23:16: thus, saith, lord
“Also I spake to the priests and to all this people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets that prophesy unto you, saying, Behold, the vessels of the LORD'S house shall now shortly be brought again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 23:16: thus, saith, lord
“And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 23:16: lord, words, make
“Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 23:16: thus, saith, lord
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