Jeremiah 23:35 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbour, and every one to his brother, What hath the LORD answered? and, What hath the LORD spoken?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →People should seek the true word of God rather than false oracles.
The Context of Jeremiah 23:35
God prescribes the right behavior as counter to the false prophecy problem.
What Does Jeremiah 23:35 Mean?
'Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbour, and every one to his brother, What hath the LORD answered? and, What hath the LORD spoken?' — Rather than asking about the 'burden' (which God has made a trap), the people should ask about God's actual answer and word. This is the correct question, directed to neighbor and brother rather than to false prophets.
The shift is from passive reception (listening to prophets) to active seeking (asking one another about God's word). This promotes community discernment and dependence on shared knowledge of Scripture rather than on individual charismatic claims.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 23:35
What does Jeremiah 23:35 mean?
People should seek the true word of God rather than false oracles.
What is the context of Jeremiah 23:35?
God prescribes the right behavior as counter to the false prophecy problem.