Jeremiah 14:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that prophesy in my name, and I sent them not, yet they say, Sword and famine shall not be in this land; By sword and famine shall those prophets be consumed.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God will judge the false prophets with the very calamities they said would not occur—sword and famine.
The Context of Jeremiah 14:15
God's judgment on false prophets will overtake them through the very disasters they denied.
What Does Jeremiah 14:15 Mean?
God pronounces judgment on those who lie in His name. The irony is exact: they promised 'sword and famine shall not be,' yet by sword and famine they will be destroyed. Their own false prophecy becomes the instrument of their undoing. They cannot escape the judgment they wrongly denied to others.
This shows God's commitment to truth and the seriousness of false prophecy. To mislead the people in God's name is not a minor error but a grave sin deserving severe punishment. The prophets' fate serves as a sign of judgment's reality and God's justice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 14:15
What does Jeremiah 14:15 mean?
God will judge the false prophets with the very calamities they said would not occur—sword and famine.
What is the context of Jeremiah 14:15?
God's judgment on false prophets will overtake them through the very disasters they denied.