Jeremiah 23:26 asv — How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own he…

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"How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart? "

— Jeremiah 23:26, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 23 — Context

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.

25

I have heard what the prophets have said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.

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How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?

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that think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbor, as their fathers forgat my name for Baal.

28

The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat? saith Jehovah.

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Is not my word like fire? saith Jehovah; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?

Jeremiah 23:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 23:26 say?
Jeremiah 23:26 in the American Standard Version reads: “How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart? ”
Where is Jeremiah 23:26 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 23:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 23, verse 26.
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 23:26.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 23:26 in?
Jeremiah 23:26 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 23:26?
Jeremiah 23:26 reads (ASV): “How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart? ” 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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