Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

How long will this go on? Is there anything in the hearts of the prophets who prophesy lies, and who prophesy from the deceit that is in their hearts?

New American Standard Bible

How long? Is there anything in the hearts of the prophets who prophesy falsehood, even these prophets of the deception of their own heart,

King James Version

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;

Holman Bible

How long will this continue in the minds of the prophets prophesying lies, prophets of the deceit of their own minds?

A Conservative Version

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?

American Standard Version

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?

Amplified

How long [shall this state of affairs continue]? Is there anything in the hearts of the prophets who prophesy falsehood, even these prophets of the deception of their own heart,

Bible in Basic English

Is (my word) in the hearts of the prophets who give out false words, even the prophets of the deceit of their hearts?

Darby Translation

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy falsehood, and who are prophets of the deceit of their own heart?

Julia Smith Translation

How long is it in the heart of the prophets prophesying a lie, and prophesying the deceit of their heart?

King James 2000

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;

Lexham Expanded Bible

{How long} [will] this be in the hearts of the prophets who prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceitfulness of their hearts,

Modern King James verseion

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies? But they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

How long will this continue in the prophets' hearts: to tell lies, and to preach the crafty subtlety of their own heart?

NET Bible

Those prophets are just prophesying lies. They are prophesying the delusions of their own minds.

New Heart English Bible

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart,

The Emphasized Bible

How long shall it be in the heart of the prophets, To be prophets of falsehood, - And prophets of the deceit of their own heart?

Webster

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yes, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;

World English Bible

How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets who prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?

Youngs Literal Translation

Till when is it in the heart of the prophets? The prophets of falsehood, Yea, prophets of the deceit of their heart,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ישׁ 
Yesh 
is, be, have, there,
Usage: 135

of the prophets
נביא 
Nabiy' 
Usage: 315

נבא 
Naba' 
Usage: 115

שׁקר 
Sheqer 
Usage: 113

נביא 
Nabiy' 
Usage: 315

of the deceit
תּרמית תּרמוּת תּרמהo 
Tormah 
Usage: 6

References

Context Readings

The Unfaithful Prophets

25 "I've heard what the prophets who prophesy lies in my name have said: "I had a dream; I had a dream.' 26 How long will this go on? Is there anything in the hearts of the prophets who prophesy lies, and who prophesy from the deceit that is in their hearts? 27 With their dreams that they relate to one another, they plan to make my people forget my name just as their ancestors forgot my name by embracing Baal.


Cross References

1 Timothy 4:1-2

Now the Spirit says clearly that in the last times some people will abandon the faith by following deceitful spirits, the teachings of demons,

Psalm 4:2

You people, how long will you malign my reputation? How long will you love what is vain and what is false? Interlude

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the seers, "Don't see visions,' and to the prophets, "Don't give us visions of what is right! Instead, tell us welcome things, prophesy illusions,

Jeremiah 4:14

Jerusalem, wash your evil from your heart so that you may be delivered. How long will you harbor evil schemes within you?

Jeremiah 13:27

I've seen your detestable behavior: your adulteries, your passionate neighing, your lewd immorality on the hills in the field. How terrible it will be for you, Jerusalem! You are unclean. How much longer will this go on?"

Jeremiah 14:14

Then the LORD told me, "The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I didn't send them, I didn't command them, and I didn't speak to them. They're proclaiming to you false visions, worthless predictions, and the delusions of their own minds.

Jeremiah 17:9

"The heart is more deceitful than anything. It is incurable who can know it?

Hosea 8:5

Your calf, Samaria, has been thrown away. My anger is burning against them. How long until they become pure again?

Acts 13:10

and said, "You're full of every form of deception and trickery, you son of the Devil, you enemy of all that is right! You'll never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord, will you?

2 Thessalonians 2:9-11

The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the power of Satan. He will use every kind of power, including miraculous signs, lying wonders,

2 Timothy 4:3

For the time will come when people will not tolerate healthy doctrine, but with itching ears will surround themselves with teachers who cater to their people's own desires.

2 Peter 2:13-16

suffering harm as punishment for their wrongdoing. They take pleasure in wild parties in broad daylight. They are stains and blemishes, reveling in their deceitful pleasures while they eat with you.

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