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
Isaiah was prophesying to the kingdom of Judah during a time of political crisis, around 701 BC when Assyria was threatening Jerusalem. The people were seeking alliances with Egypt rather than trusting God, and they didn't want to hear Isaiah's warnings about their disobedience. They preferred false prophets who would tell them what they wanted to hear rather than God's uncomfortable truths.
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