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I will drive you out and send you far away to die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/jeremiah/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For it is a lie that they are prophesying to you, with the result that you will be removed far from your land, and I will drive you out, and you will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they prophesy to you a lie that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out, and ye should perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land; and I will drive you out, and you will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they are prophesying a lie to you in order to remove you far from your land; and I will drive you away and you will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For they prophesy a lie to you in order to remove you far from your land; and I will drive you out and you will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For they prophesy a lie to you, in order to remove you far from your land; and I will drive you out, and you will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For they prophesy a lie to you in order to remove you far from your land; and I will banish you, and you will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For they prophesy a lie to you which will cause you to be removed far from your land; and I will drive you out and you will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They are prophesying a lie to you so that you will be removed from your land. I will banish you, and you will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for they prophesy a lie to you so that you will be removed from your land. I will banish you, and you will perish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your land, and that I should drive you out, and ye should perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/jeremiah/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you listen to such lies, I will have you dragged far from your country and killed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out and ye should perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They are prophesying lies to you. They will cause you to be taken far from your lands. I'll scatter you, and you will die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jeremiah/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They are deceiving you and will cause you to be taken far away from your country. I will drive you out, and you will be destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They're prophesying a lie to you in order to remove you far away from your land. I'll drive you out and you will perish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they prophesy to you a lie that will serve to remove you from your land; I will banish you and you will perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Do not listen to them, because their prophecies are lies. Listening to them will only cause you to be taken far away from your native land. I will drive you out of your country and you will die in exile.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land, and that I should drive you out, and you should perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out, and ye should perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land, so that I would drive you out, and you would perish. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For they are prophesying falsehood to you, so as to remove you far from your ground, and I have driven you out, and you have perished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For falsehood they are prophesying to you, so as to remove you far from off your ground, and I have driven you out, and ye have perished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For they are prophesying a lie to you so as to remove you far off from your land; and I thrust you away, and ye perished.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For they prophesy lies to you: to remove you far from your country, and east you out, and to make you perish. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For they prophesy lies to you, so that they may cause you to be far from your own country, and may cast you out, and may cause you to perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For they prophesy lies to you, so as to drive you far from your land, making me banish you so that you perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For they are prophesying a lie to you, with the result that you will be removed far from your land; I will drive you out, and you will perish.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For it is a lie which they are prophesying to you, that I may drive you out from your land, and that I should drive you out, and you should perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because they prophesy a lie to you, for I shall expel you from your land, for I shall expel you, and you shall be destroyed!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />for they prophesy a lie unto you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out and ye should perish.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />for they prophesy lies to you, to remove you far from your land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/27-10.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=8072" 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/27.htm">The Yoke of Nebuchadnezzar</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>But as for you, do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your interpreters of dreams, your mediums, or your sorcerers who declare, ‘You will not serve the king of Babylon.’ <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: nib·bə·’îm (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">prophesy</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·ḵem (Prep:: 2mp) -- ">to you</a> <a href="/hebrew/8267.htm" title="8267: še·qer (N-ms) -- Deception, disappointment, falsehood. From shaqar; an untruth; by implication, a sham.">a lie</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Conj) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">that will serve</a> <a href="/hebrew/7368.htm" title="7368: har·ḥîq (V-Hifil-Inf) -- To be or become far or distant. A primitive root; to widen, i.e. recede or remove.">to remove you</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ·ḵem (DirObjM:: 2mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/127.htm" title="127: ’aḏ·maṯ·ḵem (N-fsc:: 2mp) -- Ground, land. From 'adam; soil.">your land;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5080.htm" title="5080: wə·hid·daḥ·tî (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-1cs) -- To impel, thrust, banish. A primitive root; to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively.">I will banish you</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ·ḵem (DirObjM:: 2mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6.htm" title="6: wa·’ă·ḇaḏ·tem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2mp) -- To perish. A primitive root; properly, to wander away, i.e. Lose oneself; by implication to perish.">and you will perish.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>But the nation that will put its neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon and serve him, I will leave in its own land, to cultivate it and reside in it, declares the LORD.”…<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="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a></span><br />“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Ezekiel 13:6-7</a></span><br />They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10</a></span><br />Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/2-14.htm">Lamentations 2:14</a></span><br />The visions of your prophets were empty and deceptive; they did not expose your guilt to ward off your captivity. The burdens they envisioned for you were empty and misleading.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/10-2.htm">Zechariah 10:2</a></span><br />For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-22.htm">1 Kings 22:22-23</a></span><br />And he replied, ‘I will go out and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.’ ‘You will surely entice him and prevail,’ said the LORD. ‘Go and do it.’ / So you see, the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of all these prophets of yours, and the LORD has pronounced disaster against you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-10.htm">Isaiah 30:10</a></span><br />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.<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</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:<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="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a></span><br />Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For they prophesy a lie to you, to remove you far from your land; and that I should drive you out, and you should perish.</p><p class="hdg">they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/27-14.htm">Jeremiah 27:14</a></b></br> Therefore hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/28-16.htm">Jeremiah 28:16</a></b></br> Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught rebellion against the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/14-9.htm">Ezekiel 14:9-11</a></b></br> And if the prophet be deceived when he hath spoken a thing, I the LORD have deceived that prophet, and I will stretch out my hand upon him, and will destroy him from the midst of my people Israel… </p><p class="hdg">to.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/32-31.htm">Jeremiah 32:31</a></b></br> For this city hath been to me <i>as</i> a provocation of mine anger and of my fury from the day that they built it even unto this day; that I should remove it from before my face,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/2-14.htm">Lamentations 2:14</a></b></br> Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment.</p><p class="hdg">I.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/27-15.htm">Jeremiah 27:15</a></b></br> For I have not sent them, saith the LORD, yet they prophesy a lie in my name; that I might drive you out, and that ye might perish, ye, and the prophets that prophesy unto you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/25-10.htm">Banish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/24-9.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/jeremiah/24-9.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-26.htm">False.</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-26.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-26.htm">Far</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-12.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-5.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-22.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-7.htm">Order</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-35.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-35.htm">Perished</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-1.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/jeremiah/24-9.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Result</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-9.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-21.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/27-15.htm">Banish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-15.htm">Drive</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-14.htm">Driven</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-15.htm">False.</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-14.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Far</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-5.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-11.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-14.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-15.htm">Order</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-15.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-15.htm">Perished</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-14.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-14.htm">Prophesying</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-16.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-3.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-15.htm">Result</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-11.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-12.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/27-1.htm">By the type of bonds and yokes he prophesies the subduing of the neighbor kings</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/27-8.htm">He exhorts them to yield, and not to believe the false prophets.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/27-12.htm">The like he does to Zedekiah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/27-19.htm">He foretells the remnant of the vessels shall be carried to Babylon, </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 historical context, these prophets contradicted Jeremiah's message, which was a true prophecy from God. The false prophets offered a message of peace and security, which was appealing but ultimately deceptive. This reflects a recurring biblical theme where false prophets arise, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20-22</a> and <a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6-28</a>, where true prophecy is distinguished by its fulfillment and alignment with God's will.<p><b>that will serve to remove you from your land;</b><br>The removal from the land refers to the impending Babylonian exile. The land of Israel was central to the identity and covenant relationship between God and His people, as seen in <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/28-36.htm">Deuteronomy 28:36</a>. The exile was a direct consequence of the people's disobedience and idolatry, fulfilling the warnings given in the Mosaic Covenant. This phrase underscores the seriousness of listening to false prophets, as their lies would lead to the loss of the land promised to their ancestors.<p><b>I will banish you</b><br>This is a declaration of divine judgment. The use of "I" emphasizes that it is God Himself who will enact this judgment, reinforcing His sovereignty and the seriousness of the people's sin. The banishment is not merely a political or military defeat but a spiritual consequence of breaking the covenant. This echoes the warnings in <a href="/leviticus/26-33.htm">Leviticus 26:33</a> and <a href="/deuteronomy/28-64.htm">Deuteronomy 28:64</a>, where God warned of scattering His people among the nations if they turned away from Him.<p><b>and you will perish.</b><br>The term "perish" indicates the severe consequences of disobedience and the ultimate fate of those who reject God's word. This is not just a physical death but also a spiritual demise, as separation from the land symbolized separation from God's presence and blessing. Theologically, this points to the broader biblical narrative of sin leading to death, as seen in <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>. It also foreshadows the need for a Savior, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who offers redemption and restoration to those who turn back to God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. He is known for his unwavering commitment to God's truth despite opposition.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_prophets.htm">False Prophets</a></b><br>Individuals who claimed to speak for God but delivered messages contrary to His will, often leading the people astray with false assurances of peace and security.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing impending judgment and exile due to its disobedience and idolatry.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>The event where the people of Judah were taken captive by Babylon as a consequence of their persistent rebellion against God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The sovereign Lord who communicates His will through true prophets and holds His people accountable for their actions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_truth.htm">Discernment of Truth</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/c/consequences_of_deception.htm">Consequences of Deception</a></b><br>Following false teachings can lead to spiritual exile and destruction. It is crucial to align oneself with God's truth to avoid such outcomes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Like Jeremiah, Christians are called to remain faithful to God's truth even when it is unpopular or leads to personal hardship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophets.htm">The Role of Prophets</a></b><br>True prophets are God's mouthpieces, delivering messages that align with His character and purposes. Believers should test all teachings against the Word of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a></b><br>While God warns of judgment, His ultimate desire is for His people to repent and be restored. This hope should motivate believers to turn back to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'created_for_good'_mean.htm">What is the mystery of Christ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_declare_devastation_yet_not_end.htm">Jeremiah 4:27: Why does God declare total devastation yet say He won't 'make a full end,' and isn't this contradictory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_jesus_alter_old_testament_laws.htm">Why does Jesus say He came to fulfill the Law (Matthew 5:17) but then seemingly change many Old Testament laws?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_new_covenant_better_in_hebrews.htm">In Hebrews 8:6-7, how is the new covenant truly 'better,' and why would God establish an 'imperfect' first covenant in the first place?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">To remove you far from your land.</span>--The prophet speaks of what he foresees will be the result of the rebellion to which soothsayers and diviners were urging men, as if it were actually contemplated by them. They are to him like the lying spirit in the mouth of Ahab's prophets persuading him to go up to Ramoth Gilead to battle, in order that he might perish.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To remove you far</span>; or, more distinctly, <span class="accented">that I may remove you far</span>. So <a href="/isaiah/6-12.htm">Isaiah 6:12</a>, "(Until) Jehovah have removed men afar off." The deportation policy of the Assyrians and Babylonians was overruled by God for his own deep purposes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/27-10.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(hêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> </span><span class="str2">They</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prophesy</span><br /><span class="heb">נִבְּאִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(nib·bə·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prophesy, speak, by inspiration</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to you</span><br /><span class="heb">לָכֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">a lie</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֔קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(še·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8267.htm">Strong's 8267: </a> </span><span class="str2">Deception, disappointment, falsehood</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that will serve</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַ֨עַן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ma·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purpose -- intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to remove you</span><br /><span class="heb">הַרְחִ֤יק</span> <span class="translit">(har·ḥîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7368.htm">Strong's 7368: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become far or distant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעַ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your land;</span><br /><span class="heb">אַדְמַתְכֶ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḏ·maṯ·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_127.htm">Strong's 127: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ground, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will banish you</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִדַּחְתִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hid·daḥ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5080.htm">Strong's 5080: </a> </span><span class="str2">To impel, thrust, banish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and you will perish.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַאֲבַדְתֶּֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·ḇaḏ·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6.htm">Strong's 6: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wander away, lose oneself, to perish</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/27-10.htm">Jeremiah 27:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/27-10.htm">Jeremiah 27:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/27-10.htm">Jeremiah 27:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/27-10.htm">Jeremiah 27:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/27-10.htm">Jeremiah 27:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/27-10.htm">Jeremiah 27:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/27-10.htm">Jeremiah 27:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/27-10.htm">Jeremiah 27:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/27-10.htm">Jeremiah 27:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/27-10.htm">Jeremiah 27:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/27-10.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 27:10 For they prophesy a lie to you (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/27-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 27:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 27:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/27-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 27:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 27:11" /></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>