Jeremiah 23:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Therefore, look—I am against the prophets, says the LORD, who steal my words from each other.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is declaring that He opposes false prophets who plagiarize each other's messages instead of receiving genuine words from Him.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes during Jeremiah's ministry in the final decades before Jerusalem's destruction (around 605-586 BC). False prophets were telling people what they wanted to hear—promises of peace and prosperity—rather than God's true warnings about coming judgment. These false prophets were copying each other's messages and claiming they came from God.

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