The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD.
If a prophet has a dream, let him tell about his dream. But if someone has my word, let him speak my word truthfully. What does worthless chaff have to do with valuable wheat? says the LORD.
God is distinguishing between empty dreams and His true word, comparing false messages to worthless chaff and His genuine word to valuable wheat.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was speaking during a time when many false prophets in Judah were claiming to have messages from God through dreams and visions, often telling people what they wanted to hear rather than God's true warnings. These false prophets were undermining Jeremiah's authentic messages about coming judgment and the need for repentance. God was calling for a clear distinction between human-made religious messages and His genuine word.
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