Jeremiah 23:17 Meaning
They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.
Context Explained
15Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land.
16Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.
17They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.
18For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his word, and heard it?
19Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ezekiel 13:10
Ezekiel similarly condemns those who give false assurances of peace.
1 Thessalonians 5:3
Paul warns that while people say 'peace and safety,' sudden destruction will come.
Matthew 24:48
Jesus speaks of a servant who says his master is delayed, leading to unfaithfulness.
Source: Jeremiah 23:17