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Then said I, Ah, Lord Yahweh! behold, the prophets tell them, You shall not see the sword, neither shall you have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place.
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The Danger of False Prophets
Commentators highlight that the primary danger was from false prophets who preached an easy, popular message. They promised "assured peace" and prosperity, directly contradicting Jeremiah's warnings of judgment. Scholars note these false teachers were numerous, influential, and so bold they even spoke in God's name to lend authority to their lies.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The false prophets in Jeremiah’s days were so numerous and influential as to counteract and almost nullify the influence of the true prophet. We fi…
19th Century
Anglican
Ah, Lord God! —Literally, as in Jeremiah 1:6, Alas, my Lord (Adonaï) Jehovah! We have had in Jeremiah 5…
Baptist
He says, "Lord, have pity on the people, for they are misled by their prophets. Perhaps, if these false prophets had not thus deceived them, and pu…
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16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet no doubt relates what he had expressed in prayer to God, but he still has a reference to the people. He then prayed in the manner he no…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then said I, Ah, Lord God ! &c.] Being grieved at heart for the people, because he was forbid to pray for them, and …
The Lord calls the Jews "this people," not "his people." They had forsaken his service; therefore, he would punish them according to their sins. He…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, he takes up his argument from the predictions of the prophets.
