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Jeremiah 29:9

World English Bible

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

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Jeremiah 29:9 in other translations

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

Jeremiah 29:9 · American Standard Version

Jeremiah 29:9 in context

  1. 7Seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to Yahweh for it; for in its peace you will have peace.”
  2. 8For Yahweh 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.
  3. 9For they prophesy falsely to you in my name. I have not sent them,” says Yahweh.
  4. 10For Yahweh 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.
  5. 11For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says Yahweh, “thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.