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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/29.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/jeremiah/29.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Tell Shemaiah the Nehelamite,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD sent this message to Shemaiah the Nehelamite in Babylon:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/jeremiah/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />To Shemaiah of Nehelam you shall say:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to tell Shemaiah the Nehelamite that<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br /><i>Thus</i> shalt thou also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You shall also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now you shall speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />To Shemaiah the Nehelamite you shall speak, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And to Shemaiah the Nehelamite you shall speak, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And to Shemaiah the Nehelamite you shall speak, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Also you shall speak to Shemaiah of Nehelam [among the exiles in Babylon], saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />To Shemaiah the Nehelamite you are to say,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />To Shemaiah the Nehelamite you are to say, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite thou shalt speak, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite thou shalt speak, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[The LORD says,] "Say to Shemaiah from Nehelam,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"You are to say to Shemaiah of Nehelam: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You are to tell Shemaiah the Nehelamite that<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD told Jeremiah, "Tell Shemaiah the Nehelamite<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite you shall speak, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thus shalt thou also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite you shall speak, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And you speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'And unto Shemaiah the Nehelamite thou dost speak, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to Shemaiah the Nehelamite thou shalt say, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And to Semeias the Nehelamite thou shalt say: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And to Shemaiah of Nehelam, you shall say:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />To Shemaiah, the Nehelamite, say:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />To Shemaiah of Nehelam you shall say:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, you shall say,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shemaia the Nekhemalite said:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite thou shalt speak, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And to Samaeas the Aelamite thou shalt say,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=8751" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/29.htm">Shemaiah's Letter Against Jeremiah</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: tō·mar (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">You are to tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/8098.htm" title="8098: šə·ma‘·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shmamyahuw; from shama' and Yahh; Jah has heard; Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites.">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/5161.htm" title="5161: han·ne·ḥĕ·lā·mî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Apparently a patronymic from an unused name; dreamed; a Nechelamite, or descendant of Nechlam.">the Nehelamite</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">that</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “In your own name you have sent out letters to all the people of Jerusalem, to the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah, and to all the priests. You said to Zephaniah:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-13.htm">2 Kings 17:13</a></span><br />Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-1.htm">Ezekiel 13:1-3</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Tell those who prophesy out of their own imagination: Hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-17.htm">Ezekiel 13:17-19</a></span><br />Now, O son of man, set your face against the daughters of your people who prophesy out of their own imagination. Prophesy against them / and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the women who sew magic charms on their wrists and make veils for the heads of people of every height, in order to ensnare their souls. Will you ensnare the souls of My people but preserve your own? / You have profaned Me among My people for handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. By lying to My people who would listen, you have killed those who should not have died and spared those who should not have lived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/14-9.htm">Ezekiel 14:9</a></span><br />But if the prophet is enticed to speak a message, then it was I the LORD who enticed him, and I will stretch out My hand against him and destroy him from among My people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/22-28.htm">Ezekiel 22:28</a></span><br />Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20-22</a></span><br />But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-9.htm">Isaiah 30:9-11</a></span><br />These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-25.htm">Isaiah 44:25</a></span><br />who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5-7</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: / Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. / Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Zechariah 13:2-3</a></span><br />And on that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will erase the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered. I will also remove the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land. / And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-11.htm">Matthew 24:11</a></span><br />and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Mark 13:22</a></span><br />For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-26.htm">Luke 6:26</a></span><br />Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers treated the false prophets in the same way.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Thus shall you also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,</p><p class="hdg">Shemaiah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/29-31.htm">Jeremiah 29:31,32</a></b></br> Send to all them of the captivity, saying, Thus saith the LORD concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite; Because that Shemaiah hath prophesied unto you, and I sent him not, and he caused you to trust in a lie: … </p><p class="hdg">Nehelamite.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/29-8.htm">Jeremiah 29:8</a></b></br> For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that <i>be</i> in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/29-31.htm">Nehel'am</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-32.htm">Nehelamite</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-20.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-20.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-13.htm">Speak</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/29-31.htm">Nehel'am</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-31.htm">Nehelamite</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-31.htm">Shemaiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-31.htm">Shemai'ah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-20.htm">Speak</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/29-1.htm">Jeremiah sends a letter to the captives in Babylon to be quiet there,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/29-8.htm">and not to believe the dreams of their prophets;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">and that they shall return with grace after seventy years.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/29-15.htm">He foretells the destruction of the rest for their disobedience.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/29-20.htm">He shows the fearful end of Ahab and Zedekiah, two false prophets.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Shemaiah writes a letter against Jeremiah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/29-30.htm">Jeremiah foretells his doom.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Jeremiah, God often communicated His will through prophets, who were His chosen messengers. This reflects the biblical principle that God uses human agents to convey His divine messages, as seen throughout the Old Testament with figures like Moses and Elijah.<p><b>Shemaiah</b><br>Shemaiah is identified as a false prophet in the book of Jeremiah. His actions and words were contrary to the true messages from God delivered by Jeremiah. This highlights the ongoing conflict between true and false prophecy in Israel, a theme prevalent in the prophetic books. The presence of false prophets was a significant issue, as they often led the people astray, away from God's true intentions and commands.<p><b>the Nehelamite</b><br>The term "Nehelamite" is likely a designation of Shemaiah's origin or family lineage. The exact location or meaning of "Nehelam" is not definitively known, but it serves to identify Shemaiah more specifically. This detail underscores the importance of understanding one's background and context when interpreting their actions and words. In the broader biblical narrative, genealogies and origins often play a crucial role in understanding a person's identity and role within God's plan.<p><b>that</b><br>The use of "that" introduces the content of the message that Jeremiah is to deliver. It sets the stage for the specific instructions or rebuke that God is about to communicate through Jeremiah. This transition is common in prophetic literature, where the prophet receives a direct revelation from God to be conveyed to the intended audience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent exile of the Israelites to Babylon. He is the author of the Book of Jeremiah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/shemaiah_the_nehelamite.htm">Shemaiah the Nehelamite</a></b><br>A false prophet who opposed Jeremiah. He is mentioned in this passage as someone who is spreading false messages among the exiles in Babylon.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The place where the Israelites were exiled. It serves as a backdrop for much of Jeremiah's prophecies, including the context of this verse.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/exile.htm">Exile</a></b><br>The period during which the Israelites were taken captive by the Babylonians. This event is central to the Book of Jeremiah and the context of this verse.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city from which the Israelites were exiled. It is often referenced in Jeremiah's prophecies as the focal point of God's plans for His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_true_prophecy.htm">Discernment of True Prophecy</a></b><br>Believers must be vigilant in discerning true messages from God versus false teachings. This requires a deep understanding of Scripture and reliance on the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_false_prophecy.htm">The Consequences of False Prophecy</a></b><br>False prophets, like Shemaiah, lead people away from God's truth. Understanding the serious consequences of false teachings can help believers remain steadfast in their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_exile.htm">God's Sovereignty in Exile</a></b><br>Even in exile, God had a plan for His people. This teaches us that God is sovereign and His plans are for our ultimate good, even when circumstances seem dire.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>Prophets are called to speak God's truth, often in the face of opposition. This encourages believers to stand firm in their convictions and speak truth boldly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_context.htm">The Importance of Context</a></b><br>Understanding the historical and cultural context of biblical events helps us apply Scripture accurately to our lives today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_gedaliah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Gedaliah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_hananiah's_short_exile_prophecy_be_trusted.htm">In Jeremiah 28:1-4, how can Hananiah's prophecy of a short Babylonian captivity be trusted given the historical evidence of a much longer exile?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_jer._16_10-12_contradict_deut._24_16.htm">Jeremiah 16:10-12 implies children are punished for ancestors' sins--does this contradict Deuteronomy 24:16, where each person is held responsible only for their own sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_zedekiah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Zedekiah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">Thus shalt thou also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite.</span>--It is clear that this section (<a href="/context/jeremiah/29-24.htm" title="Thus shall you also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,">Jeremiah 29:24-32</a>) is of the nature of a fragment attached to the Epistle to Babylon on account of its associations with it, but not forming part of it. It gives, in fact (as <a href="/jeremiah/29-28.htm" title="For therefore he sent to us in Babylon, saying, This captivity is long: build you houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.">Jeremiah 29:28</a> shows), the sequence of events, and so far stands in the same relation to it as the Second Epistle to the Corinthians does to the First. Jeremiah's letter had naturally roused the indignation of the rival prophets at Babylon, and they organised a movement, of which Shemaiah was the chief instigator, for his destruction. Of Shemaiah himself we know nothing more than is here recorded. The description "Nehelamite" gives us no information, as the name Nehelam does not appear as belonging to any person or place in the Old Testament. It is just possible, as in the marginal reading, that there may be a play upon the Hebrew word (<span class= "ital">Halam</span>) for "dreamer."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 24-32.</span> - A threatening oracle against the false prophet Shemaiah. Great excitement had been caused among the so-called prophets in Babylon by the emphatic language of Jeremiah. Accordingly one of them, named Shemaiah, wrote letters to the Jews at home, and especially to a high official called Zephaniah (see on ver. 26) to put a stop to Jeremiah's bold agitation. Zephaniah, however, was not the man for whom Shemaiah took him, and read the letter to the intended victim. Upon this, Jeremiah received a special revelation, announcing dire punishment to Shemaiah and his family (according to the principle of the Divine government described in <a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5</a>). <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To Shemaiah</span>; or, <span class="accented">of</span>, <span class="accented">concerning</span> (as the same preposition is rendered in vers. 16, 21, 31). The oracle itself speaks of Shemaiah in the third person (vers. 31, 32). The Authorized Version, however, can be defended by its accordance with ver. 25. <span class="cmt_word">The Nehelamite</span>. This is evidently a patronymic, but whether of the family or the locality of the bearer cannot be decided. The analogy of "Jeremiah of Anathoth" (ver. 27), however, favors the view that it is local. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You are to say</span><br /><span class="heb">תֹּאמַ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(tō·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Shemaiah</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמַעְיָ֥הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ma‘·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8098.htm">Strong's 8098: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shemaiah -- 'Yah hears', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Nehelamite,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַנֶּחֱלָמִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(han·ne·ḥĕ·lā·mî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5161.htm">Strong's 5161: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nehelamite -- descriptive title for a false prophet</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Jeremiah 29:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Jeremiah 29:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Jeremiah 29:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Jeremiah 29:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Jeremiah 29:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Jeremiah 29:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Jeremiah 29:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Jeremiah 29:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Jeremiah 29:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/29-24.htm">Jeremiah 29:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/29-24.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 29:24 Concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite you shall speak (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/29-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 29:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 29:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/29-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 29:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 29:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>