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Jeremiah 23:26

Jeremiah 23:26
How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies?.... To invent such lies, and deceive the people,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Some translate, “How long? Is it in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, and prophesy the deceit of their heart…

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

The opening words are evidently corrupt. Co. accepts Du."s suggestion to substitute (by a not violent change in MT.) a…