KJV ORIGINAL
How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
How long will these prophets keep lying in their hearts? Yes, they are prophets who speak the deceptions that come from their own hearts.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is expressing frustration with false prophets who speak lies that come from their own hearts rather than true messages from Him.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was prophesying during the final decades before Jerusalem's destruction in 586 BC, when many false prophets were telling people what they wanted to hear rather than God's true warnings. These false prophets often promised peace and prosperity when God was actually warning of coming judgment through Jeremiah. This created confusion among the people about which messages were truly from God.
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