Jeremiah 27:10 Meaning and Explanation
“For they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out, and ye should perish.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →False prophets lead people into exile and death by encouraging futile resistance.
The Context of Jeremiah 27:10
False prophets guarantee the very destruction they claim to prevent.
What Does Jeremiah 27:10 Mean?
The consequences of heeding false prophets are explicitly stated: removal from the land, exile, and destruction. These prophets are not merely wrong—they are actively destructive, encouraging a course of action that leads to ruin. Their deception is not harmless opinion but lethal misdirection.
By telling people to resist, the false prophets push them toward the very exile they claim to prevent. This is the tragic irony: those who listen to false hope lose their land and die. The true path to survival and remaining in the land is the humble submission these prophets denounce.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 27:10
What does Jeremiah 27:10 mean?
False prophets lead people into exile and death by encouraging futile resistance.
What is the context of Jeremiah 27:10?
False prophets guarantee the very destruction they claim to prevent.