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Thus speaks Yahweh of Hosts, the God of Israel, saying, I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon.
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Deception's Disguise
Commentators note that the false prophet Hananiah begins his message by using the exact same authoritative formula as Jeremiah: "Thus speaketh Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel." This shows that false teaching often mimics the language and style of truth. Believers are reminded to test the message itself, not just its confident or religious-sounding presentation.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
I have broken the yoke ... —The word is obviously used with special reference to the symbol which Jeremiah had made so co…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet relates here with what haughtiness, and even fury, the false prophet Hananiah came forward to deceive the people and to proclaim his de…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Thus speaks the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel Using the language of the true prophets, and describing the Lord just in…
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Presbyterian
Hananiah spoke a false prophecy. His prophecy contained no word of good counsel urging the Jews to repent and return to God. He promises temporal m…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the author turns his attention specifically to certain false prophets. He first addresses a prophet who was telling the future to the remnant…