Jeremiah 29:9
Old Testament • 6 words with Strong's data
"For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith the LORD."
Word-by-Word Analysis
נָבָא
nâbâʼ
to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
שֶׁקֶר
sheqer
an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
שֵׁם
shêm
an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
שָׁלַח
shâlach
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
אָמַר
ʼâmar
to say (used with great latitude)
יְהֹוָה
Yᵉhôvâh
Jehovah, Jewish national name of God
Key Terms in This Verse
נָבָא nâbâʼ
to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
Study H5012 →שָׁלַח shâlach
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
Study H7971 →שֵׁם shêm
an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
Study H8034 →Cross References
For I have not sent them, saith the LORD, yet they prophesy a lie in my name; that I might drive you out, and that ye might perish, ye, and the prophets that prophesy unto you.
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Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours’ wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a ...
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