Jeremiah 23:21 asv — I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I spake not unto them, yet they prophesied.

American Standard Version

"I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I spake not unto them, yet they prophesied. "

— Jeremiah 23:21, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 23 — Context

18

For who hath stood in the council of Jehovah, that he should perceive and hear his word? who hath marked my word, and heard it?

19

Behold, the tempest of Jehovah, even his wrath, is gone forth, yea, a whirling tempest: it shall burst upon the head of the wicked.

20

The anger of Jehovah shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall understand it perfectly.

21

I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I spake not unto them, yet they prophesied.

22

But if they had stood in my council, then had they caused my people to hear my words, and had turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.

23

Am I a God at hand, saith Jehovah, and not a God afar off?

24

Can any hide himself in secret places so that I shall not see him? saith Jehovah. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith Jehovah.

Jeremiah 23:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 23:21 say?
Jeremiah 23:21 in the American Standard Version reads: “I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I spake not unto them, yet they prophesied. ”
Where is Jeremiah 23:21 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 23:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 23, verse 21.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 23:21.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 23:21 in?
Jeremiah 23:21 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 23:21?
Jeremiah 23:21 reads (ASV): “I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I spake not unto them, yet they prophesied. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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