Jeremiah 11:21
Therefore thus saith the Lord of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the Lord, that thou die not by our hand:
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 11 connects to 10 cross-references. God renews the covenant lawsuit: they must obey the words of this covenant. Jeremiah discovers that the people of Anathoth — his own hometown — have plotted to kill him, forbidding him to prophesy. God promises judgment on his persecutors. …
Other Translations
Therefore thus saith Jehovah concerning the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Thou shalt not prophesy in the name of Jehovah, that thou die not by our hand;
Therefore, thus said Jehovah concerning the men of Anathoth, who are seeking thy life, saying: Do not prophesy in the name of Jehovah, And thou dost not die by our hands.
So this is what the Lord of armies has said about the men of Anathoth who have made designs against your life, saying, You are not to be a prophet in the name of the Lord, or death will overtake you by our hands:
Cross References
Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us …
If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and …
For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have …
Now Pashur the son of Immer the priest, who was also chief governor in the house of the Lord, heard …
Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, …
For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All …
Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the Lord had commanded him …
Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur …
Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the …
But ye gave the Nazarites wine to drink; and commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not.