Jeremiah 29:9
“For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name,.... They pretended to have the authority of God for what they said; that…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 29:8-14
To make the people quiet and easy in their captivity,
I. God takes them off from building upon the false foundation…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Jeremiah 29:4-9
See introd. note to section. Instead of looking for an immediate return to Palestine, which would cause the exiles to…