Jeremiah 29:23 Meaning and Explanation
“Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The false prophets are condemned for immorality, adultery, and speaking lies in God's name.
The Context of Jeremiah 29:23
The false prophets are guilty of evil, adultery, and lying in God's name.
What Does Jeremiah 29:23 Mean?
The false prophets' guilt is threefold: they have done evil in Israel, seduced their neighbors' wives, and falsely claimed God's authority. Their personal corruption (adultery) and spiritual fraud (lying in God's name) expose them as instruments of deception, not messengers of truth.
God declares Himself a witness to their crimes. He sees and knows their wickedness. The judgment they face is not arbitrary or mistaken—it is God's righteous response to their conscious deception and moral corruption. False prophecy that comes from moral failure carries its own judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 29:23
What does Jeremiah 29:23 mean?
The false prophets are condemned for immorality, adultery, and speaking lies in God's name.
What is the context of Jeremiah 29:23?
The false prophets are guilty of evil, adultery, and lying in God's name.