Jeremiah 29:9 nasb — 'For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them,' declares the LORD.

NASB

"'For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them,' declares the LORD."

— Jeremiah 29:9, NASB

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Jeremiah 29 — Context

6

'Take wives and become the fathers of sons and daughters, and take wives for your sons and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters; and multiply there and do not decrease.

7

'Seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the LORD on its behalf; for in its welfare you will have welfare.'

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"For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, 'Do not let your prophets who are in your midst and your diviners deceive you, and do not listen to the dreams which they dream.

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'For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them,' declares the LORD.

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"For thus says the LORD, 'When seventy years have been completed for Babylon, I will visit you and fulfill My good word to you, to bring you back to this place.

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'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.

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'Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

Jeremiah 29:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 29:9 say?
Jeremiah 29:9 in the NASB reads: “'For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them,' declares the LORD.”
Where is Jeremiah 29:9 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 29:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, 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 29:9.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 29:9 in?
Jeremiah 29:9 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 29:9?
Jeremiah 29:9 reads (NASB): “'For they prophesy falsely to you in My name; I have not sent them,' declares the LORD.” 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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