Jeremiah 28:9 net — So if a prophet prophesied peace and prosperity, it was only known that the LORD truly sent him when what he prophesied…

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"So if a prophet prophesied peace and prosperity, it was only known that the LORD truly sent him when what he prophesied came true.”"

— Jeremiah 28:9, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 28 — Context

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The prophet Jeremiah said,“Amen! May the LORD do all this! May the LORD make your prophecy come true! May he bring back to this place from Babylon all the valuable articles taken from the LORD’s temple and the people who were carried into exile.

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But listen to what I say to you and to all these people.

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From earliest times, the prophets who preceded you and me invariably prophesied war, disaster, and plagues against many countries and great kingdoms.

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So if a prophet prophesied peace and prosperity, it was only known that the LORD truly sent him when what he prophesied came true.”

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The prophet Hananiah then took the yoke off the prophet Jeremiah’s neck and broke it.

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Then he spoke up in the presence of all the people.“The LORD says,‘In the same way I will break the yoke of servitude of all the nations to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon before two years are over.’” After he heard this, the prophet Jeremiah departed and went on his way.

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But shortly after the prophet Hananiah had broken the yoke off the prophet Jeremiah’s neck, the LORD’s message came to Jeremiah.

Jeremiah 28:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 28:9 say?
Jeremiah 28:9 in the NET Bible reads: “So if a prophet prophesied peace and prosperity, it was only known that the LORD truly sent him when what he prophesied came true.””
Where is Jeremiah 28:9 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 28:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 28, verse 9.
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 28:9.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 28:9 in?
Jeremiah 28:9 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 28:9?
Jeremiah 28:9 reads (NET): “So if a prophet prophesied peace and prosperity, it was only known that the LORD truly sent him when what he prophesied came true.”” 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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