Jeremiah 29:15

Because ye have said, The LORD hath raised us up prophets in Babylon;

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Interpretation

Let men beware how they call those prophets whom they choose after their own fancies, and how they consider their fancies and dreams to be revelations from God. False prophets flatter people in their sins, because they love to be flattered; and they speak smoothly to their prophets, that their prophets may speak smoothly to them.

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This thought runs through Jeremiah 29:15-19.

Jeremiah 29:15 Jeremiah 29:16 Jeremiah 29:17 Jeremiah 29:18 Jeremiah 29:19

Glossary

Babylon Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.