Jeremiah 27:14

KJV

Therefore hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.

— Jeremiah 27:14, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 27 connects to 10 cross-references. Jeremiah wears a yoke as a sign, declaring God has given all lands to Nebuchadnezzar. Nations should submit to the Babylonian yoke rather than listen to false prophets promising liberation. The temple vessels will not be returned soon as the …

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Other Translations

ASV

And hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon; for they prophesy a lie unto you.

YLT

`And ye do not hearken unto the words of the prophets who are speaking unto you, saying, Ye do not serve the king of Babylon, --for falsehood they are prophesying to you.

BBE

And you are not to give ear to the prophets who say to you, You will not become servants of the king of Babylon: for what they say is not true.

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