Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours’ wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD.
Because they have done evil things in Israel, committed adultery with their neighbors' wives, and spoken lies in my name—words I never told them to say. I know what they've done, and I am their witness, says the LORD.
God is declaring that He sees and will judge the false prophets who have committed terrible sins and lied about speaking for Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to false prophets among the Jewish exiles in Babylon who were deceiving people by claiming to speak God's words. These men were not only spiritually corrupt by giving false prophecies, but also morally corrupt through adultery and other evil behavior. Jeremiah was exposing these fraudulent religious leaders who were misleading God's people during their time of exile.
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