Jeremiah 29:24 · KJV
"Thus shalt thou also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,"
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 29:24 mean? →Passage Context
22And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah which are in Babylon, saying, The LORD make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire;
23Because 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 witness, saith the LORD.
24Thus shalt thou also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,
25Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying,
26The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you discern true guidance from false teachings?
2
What does it mean for you to speak truth in difficult situations?
3
When have you felt compelled to stand against falsehood?
Life Application
faith
Seek God's wisdom in your decisions and be wary of misleading influences. Commit to studying scripture for clarity.
community
Encourage others to seek the truth and hold them accountable to God's teachings.
People in This Verse
Shemaiah the NehelamiteOT
A false prophet during the Babylonian exile, Shemaiah opposed Jeremiah's messages. His actions contributed to the spiritual confusion among the exiles.
First appearance: Jeremiah 29:24
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