Jeremiah 23:25 Meaning and Explanation
“I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The false prophets claim to receive revelations through dreams.
The Context of Jeremiah 23:25
Jeremiah describes the method by which false prophets justify their authority.
What Does Jeremiah 23:25 Mean?
'I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name' — Jeremiah is reporting what he observes. The false prophets use dreams as their warrant: 'I have dreamed, I have dreamed.' Dreams are listed in Scripture as one means of divine communication (Job 33:15–16, Joel 2:28), so this claim had surface plausibility.
But the repetition 'I have dreamed, I have dreamed' and the phrase 'prophesy lies in my name' indicate the problem: they appeal to dreams as justification, but God has not sent the dreams. They mistake subjective experience for divine word. God will address this directly in the verses to follow.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 23:25
What does Jeremiah 23:25 mean?
The false prophets claim to receive revelations through dreams.
What is the context of Jeremiah 23:25?
Jeremiah describes the method by which false prophets justify their authority.