Jeremiah 23:27 Meaning and Explanation
“Which think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbour, as their fathers have forgotten my name for Baal.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →False prophets lead the people away from God and toward idolatry.
The Context of Jeremiah 23:27
The consequence of false prophecy is spiritual amnesia—forgetting the covenant God.
What Does Jeremiah 23:27 Mean?
'Which think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams' is intentional: the false prophets actively work to make God's people forget who God is. 'By their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbour' spreads the infection—dream by dream, person to person, the true knowledge of God erodes.
'As their fathers have forgotten my name for Baal' links this to historical apostasy. Just as previous generations abandoned God for the false god Baal, the current false prophets are doing the same work, using dreams instead of explicit idol worship but achieving the same result: making the people forget the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 23:27
What does Jeremiah 23:27 mean?
False prophets lead the people away from God and toward idolatry.
What is the context of Jeremiah 23:27?
The consequence of false prophecy is spiritual amnesia—forgetting the covenant God.