Jeremiah 23:31 asv — Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.

American Standard Version

"Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. "

— Jeremiah 23:31, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 23 — Context

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.

29

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

30

Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that steal my words every one from his neighbor.

31

Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.

32

Behold, I am against them that prophesy lying dreams, saith Jehovah, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their vain boasting: yet I sent them not, nor commanded them; neither do they profit this people at all, saith Jehovah.

33

And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee, saying, What is the burden of Jehovah? then shalt thou say unto them, What burden! I will cast you off, saith Jehovah.

34

And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of Jehovah, I will even punish that man and his house.

Jeremiah 23:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 23:31 say?
Jeremiah 23:31 in the American Standard Version reads: “Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. ”
Where is Jeremiah 23:31 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 23:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 23, verse 31.
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 23:31.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 23:31 in?
Jeremiah 23:31 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 23:31?
Jeremiah 23:31 reads (ASV): “Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He saith. ” 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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