Jeremiah 27:9 · KJV
"Therefore hearken not ye to your prophets, nor to your diviners, nor to your dreamers, nor to your enchanters, nor to your sorcerers, which speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon:"
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 27:9 mean? →Passage Context
7And all nations shall serve him, and his son, and his son's son, until the very time of his land come: and then many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of him.
8And it shall come to pass, that the nation and kingdom which will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, and that will not put their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, that nation will I punish, saith the LORD, with the sword, and with the famine, and with the pestilence, until I have consumed them by his hand.
9Therefore hearken not ye to your prophets, nor to your diviners, nor to your dreamers, nor to your enchanters, nor to your sorcerers, which speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon:
10For they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out, and ye should perish.
11But the nations that bring their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him, those will I let remain still in their own land, saith the LORD; and they shall till it, and dwell therein.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you identify false teachings in your life?
2
What does it mean to trust God's truth for you?
3
When have you been misled by popular opinion?
Life Application
discernment
Stay rooted in Scripture to recognize truth from deception. Engage in discussions with others to sharpen your understanding.
faith
Rely on God's promises and guidance rather than the comforting words of those who may not speak truth.
Places in This Verse
Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)
The capital city of Judah, surrounded by false prophets during a time of crisis.
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