Jeremiah 23:26 cpdv — How long will this be in the heart of the prophets who predict what is false, and who prophesy deceptions from their ow…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"How long will this be in the heart of the prophets who predict what is false, and who prophesy deceptions from their own heart? "

— Jeremiah 23:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 23 — Context

23

Do you not realize that I am a God close by, says the Lord, and not a God far away?

24

If a man is hidden in concealed places, do I not see him, says the Lord? Do I not fill up heaven and earth, says the Lord?

25

I have heard what the prophets have said, prophesying falsehoods in my name, and also saying: ‘I have dreamed! I have dreamed!’

26

How long will this be in the heart of the prophets who predict what is false, and who prophesy deceptions from their own heart?

27

They want to cause my people to forget my name, by means of their dreams, which each of them describes to his neighbor, just as their fathers forgot my name for the sake of Baal.

28

The prophet who has had a dream, let him describe the dream. And he who receives my word, let him speak my word in truth. For what has the chaff to do with the wheat, says the Lord?

29

Are not my words like a fire, says the Lord, and like a hammer crushing rock?

Jeremiah 23:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 23:26 say?
Jeremiah 23:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “How long will this be in the heart of the prophets who predict what is false, and who prophesy deceptions from 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 (CPDV): “How long will this be in the heart of the prophets who predict what is false, and who prophesy deceptions from 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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