Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD.
Look, I am against those who prophesy false dreams, says the LORD, and who tell them to others, leading my people astray with their lies and reckless behavior. I never sent them or gave them commands. Therefore, they will not help this people at all, says the LORD.
God is declaring His opposition to false prophets who mislead His people with made-up dreams and lies, since He never actually sent them to speak for Him.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in ancient Judah, around the 6th century BC, false prophets were common, claiming to have divine dreams and messages that contradicted God's true word and led the people into deception. This occurred amid political turmoil and impending judgment from Babylon, as the nation faced exile due to their unfaithfulness. God, through Jeremiah, directly condemned these false prophets for speaking without His authority, emphasizing that their lies brought no real benefit to the people.
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