Jeremiah 23:21 nasb — "I did not send these prophets, But they ran. I did not speak to them, But they prophesied.

NASB

""I did not send these prophets, But they ran. I did not speak to them, But they prophesied."

— Jeremiah 23:21, NASB

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Jeremiah 23 — Context

18

"But who has stood in the council of the LORD, That he should see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and listened?

19

"Behold, the storm of the LORD has gone forth in wrath, Even a whirling tempest; It will swirl down on the head of the wicked.

20

"The anger of the LORD will not turn back Until He has performed and carried out the purposes of His heart; In the last days you will clearly understand it.

21

"I did not send these prophets, But they ran. I did not speak to them, But they prophesied.

22

"But if they had stood in My council, Then they would have announced My words to My people, And would have turned them back from their evil way And from the evil of their deeds.

23

"Am I a God who is near," declares the LORD, "And not a God far off?

24

"Can a man hide himself in hiding places So I do not see him?" declares the LORD. "Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?" declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 23:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 23:21 say?
Jeremiah 23:21 in the NASB reads: “"I did not send these prophets, But they ran. I did not speak to them, But 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 (NASB): “"I did not send these prophets, But they ran. I did not speak to them, But 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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