Jeremiah 23
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 23 of 52
Chapter Summary
He prophesies a restoration of the scattered flock. Christ shall rule and save them. Against false prophets, and mockers of true prophets.
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People & Context
God pronounces woe on the shepherds scattering His flock. He promises to gather the remnant, set up good shepherds, and raise up a Righteous Branch fo…
Jeremiah is heartbroken over prophets in Jerusalem acting like Sodom and Gomorrah, speaking false visions of peace. God contrasts their empty dreams (…
Jehovah commands the people and prophets to stop mockingly asking 'What is the burden of Jehovah?'. He threatens to forsake and exile anyone who misus…
Timeline
God pronounces woe on the shepherds scattering His flock. He promises to gather the remnant, set up good shepherds, and raise up a Righteous Branch for David called 'Jehovah Our Righteousness'.
Jeremiah 23:1-8Jeremiah is heartbroken over prophets in Jerusalem acting like Sodom and Gomorrah, speaking false visions of peace. God contrasts their empty dreams (straw) with His true Word, which is like a fire and a rock-shattering hammer.
Jeremiah 23:9-32Jehovah commands the people and prophets to stop mockingly asking 'What is the burden of Jehovah?'. He threatens to forsake and exile anyone who misuses this phrase, replacing it with an everlasting reproach.
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