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- Jeremiah
- Chapter 23
- Verse 31
Jeremiah 23:31
“Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord,.... Not another sort of prophets distinct from the former, or those…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
That use their tongues - literally, that take their tongues. Their second characteristic. They have no message from God,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 23:9-32
Here is a long lesson for the false prophets. As none were more bitter and spiteful against God's true prophets than…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
use The tongue is all of which they can avail themselves. There is no first-hand knowledge behind it.
He saith This…
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