KJV ORIGINAL
I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I have heard what the prophets have said—those who speak lies while claiming to represent me, saying, 'I had a dream! I had a dream!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is expressing His frustration with false prophets who claim to have received messages from Him through dreams, when they're actually spreading lies.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah lived during the final years of the kingdom of Judah (around 627-586 BC), when many false prophets were telling people what they wanted to hear rather than God's true message. These false prophets often claimed divine authority by saying they had received revelations through dreams, which was considered a legitimate way God could communicate with His people.
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