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Jeremiah 29:9

American Standard Version

For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith Jehovah.

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Jeremiah 29:9 in other translations

For they prophesy falsely to you in my name. I have not sent them,” says Yahweh.

Jeremiah 29:9 · World English Bible

Jeremiah 29:9 in context

  1. 7And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray unto Jehovah for it; for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
  2. 8For thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Let not your prophets that are in the midst of you, and your diviners, deceive you; neither hearken ye to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.
  3. 9For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith Jehovah.
  4. 10For thus saith Jehovah, 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.
  5. 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.