Context 27:14 Do not listen to the prophets who are telling you that you do not need to serve1 the king of Babylon. For they are prophesying lies to you.
[27:14]1tn The verb in this context is best taken as a negative obligatory imperfect. See IBHS 508 §31.4g for discussion and examples. See Exod 4:15 as an example of positive obligation.
