Jeremiah 29:8-9

Context

29:8 “For the Lord God of Israel who rules over all¹ says, ‘Do not let the prophets or those among you who claim to be able to predict the future by divination² deceive you. And do not pay any attention to the dreams that you are encouraging them to dream. 29:9 They are prophesying lies to you and claiming my authority to do so.³ But I did not send them. I, the Lord, affirm it!’⁴

Jeremiah 29:31

Context
29:31 “Send a message to all the exiles in Babylon. Tell them, ‘The Lord has spoken about Shemaiah the Nehelamite. “Shemaiah has spoken to you as a prophet even though I did not send him. He is making you trust in a lie.⁵

[29:8] ¹tn Heb “Yahweh of armies, the God of Israel.”

[29:8] ²sn See the study notes on 27:9 for this term.

[29:9] ³tn Heb “prophesying lies to you in my name.”

[29:9] ⁴tn Heb “Oracle of the Lord.”

[29:31] ⁵tn Or “is giving you false assurances.”