Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
They tell the prophets, 'Don't show us visions,' and to those who speak God's word, 'Don't tell us what's right. Instead, tell us pleasant things that make us feel good, even if they're lies.'
This verse describes people who reject God's truth and instead demand to hear only comfortable lies that won't challenge them.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was speaking to the people of Judah during a time of political turmoil, as they faced threats from the Assyrian Empire and were tempted to form unwise alliances. The verse describes how the leaders and people rejected true prophets who delivered God's warnings of judgment, instead demanding messages that were comforting and deceptive to avoid facing their sins. This reflects a broader pattern in Israel's history of preferring self-serving lies over divine truth.
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