Jeremiah 5:31 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The prophets speak lies, and the priests rule through their false messages. My people actually love it this way. But what will you do when the end comes?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is pointing out that religious leaders are deceiving people with lies, the people enjoy being deceived, but there will be serious consequences in the end.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah was prophesying during the final decades before Jerusalem's destruction by Babylon (around 626-586 BC). False prophets were telling people what they wanted to hear—that God would protect them no matter what—while the priests supported this comfortable deception. Meanwhile, Jeremiah was warning of coming judgment that no one wanted to believe.

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