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Let them pray that the articles remaining in the LORD’s Temple and in the king’s palace and in the palaces of Jerusalem will not be carried away to Babylon!’ <a href="/esv/jeremiah/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> If they are prophets, and if the word of the LORD is with them, then let them intercede with the LORD of hosts, that the vessels that are left in the house of the LORD, in the house of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem may not go to Babylon. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> If they are indeed prophets and the word of the LORD is with them, let them now plead with the LORD of Hosts that the articles remaining in the house of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem, not be taken to Babylon. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/27.htm">King James Bible</a> But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/27.htm">New King James Version</a> But if they are prophets, and if the word of the LORD is with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, do not go to Babylon.’ <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But if they are prophets, and if the word of the LORD is with them, have them now plead with the LORD of armies that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD and the house of the king of Judah and in Jerusalem do not go to Babylon. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But if they are prophets, and if the word of the LORD is with them, let them now entreat the LORD of hosts that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, in the house of the king of Judah and in Jerusalem may not go to Babylon. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But if they are prophets, and if the word of the LORD is with them, let them now entreat the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, in the house of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem, may not go to Babylon. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But if they are prophets, and if the word of Yahweh is with them, let them now intercede with Yahweh of hosts that the vessels which are left in the house of Yahweh, in the house of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem may not go to Babylon. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But if they are [true] prophets, and if the word of the LORD is [really spoken] by them, let them now entreat the LORD of hosts that the articles which are [still] left in the house of the LORD, in the house of the king of Judah and in Jerusalem may not go to Babylon. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If they are indeed prophets and if the word of the LORD is with them, let them intercede with the LORD of Armies not to let the articles that remain in the LORD’s temple, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem go to Babylon.’ <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If they are indeed prophets and if the word of the LORD is with them, let them intercede with the LORD of Hosts not to let the articles that remain in the LORD&#8217s temple, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem go to Babylon.&#8217 <a href="/asv/jeremiah/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> But if they be prophets, and if the word of Jehovah be with them, let them now make intercession to Jehovah of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of Jehovah, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If I really had spoken to those prophets, they would know what I am going to do. Then they would be begging me not to let everything else be taken from the temple and the king's palace and the rest of Jerusalem. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If they are prophets and the LORD is speaking to them, they should beg the LORD of Armies not to allow the utensils that are left in the LORD's temple, in the royal palace of Judah, and in Jerusalem to be taken away to Babylon. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> If they are really prophets and if they have my message, let them ask me, the LORD Almighty, not to allow the treasures that remain in the Temple and in the royal palace to be taken to Babylonia." ( <a href="/isv/jeremiah/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> If they're prophets, and if they have a message from the LORD, let them plead with the LORD of the Heavenly Armies so that the utensils that remain in the LORD's Temple, in the house of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem might not be taken to Babylon. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If they are indeed prophets and the word of the LORD is with them, let them now plead with the LORD of Hosts that the articles remaining in the house of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem, not be taken to Babylon. <a href="/net/jeremiah/27.htm">NET Bible</a> I also told them, "If they are really prophets and the LORD is speaking to them, let them pray earnestly to the LORD who rules over all. Let them plead with him not to let the valuable articles that are still left in the LORD's temple, in the royal palace, and in Jerusalem be taken away to Babylon. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, do not go to Babylon. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But if they are prophets, and if the word of the LORD is with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon. <a href="/web/jeremiah/27.htm">World English Bible</a> But if they are prophets, and if Yahweh’s word is with them, let them now make intercession to Yahweh of Armies, that the vessels which are left in Yahweh’s house, in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, don’t go to Babylon. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And if they are prophets, and if a word of YHWH is with them, let them now intercede with YHWH of Hosts, so that the vessels that are left in the house of YHWH, and [in] the house of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem, have not gone into Babylon. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And, if they be prophets, and if a word of Jehovah be with them, let them intercede, I pray you, with Jehovah of Hosts, so that the vessels that are left in the house of Jehovah, and in the house of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem, have not gone into Babylon. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if they be prophets, and if the word of Jehovah be with them, they shall now supplicate to Jehovah of armies for the vessels being left in the house of Jehovah, and the house of the king of Judah, in Jerusalem, not to go into Babel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But if they be prophets, and the word of the Lord be in them: let them interpose themselves before the Lord of hosts, that the vessels which were left in the house of the Lord, and in the house of the king of Juda, and in Jerusalem, may not go to Babylon. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But if they are prophets, and if the word of the Lord is in them, then let them intercede before the Lord of hosts, so that the vessels that were left behind in the house of the Lord, and in the house of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem, may not go to Babylon. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/27.htm">New American Bible</a> If they were prophets, if the word of the LORD were with them, then they would intercede with the LORD of hosts, that the vessels remaining in the house of the LORD and in the house of the king of Judah and in Jerusalem should not also go to Babylon. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If indeed they are prophets, and if the word of the LORD is with them, then let them intercede with the LORD of hosts, that the vessels left in the house of the LORD, in the house of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem may not go to Babylon.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But if they are prophets and the word of the LORD is with them, then let them beseech the LORD of hosts that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD and in the house of the king of Judah and in Jerusalem be not taken to Babylon. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And if they are Prophets and the word of LORD JEHOVAH is in them, they would beg of LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts that the implements that were left in his house of LORD JEHOVAH and in the house of the King of Judea and in Jerusalem will not go to Babel<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> If they are prophets, and if the word of the Lord is in them, let them meet me, for thus has the Lord said. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=8174" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/27.htm">The Yoke of Nebuchadnezzar</a> …17Do not listen to them. Serve the king of Babylon and live! Why should this city become a ruin? 18<a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">If</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/5030.htm" title="5030: nə·ḇi·’îm (N-mp) -- A spokesman, speaker, prophet. From naba'; a prophet or inspired man.">are indeed prophets</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yêš (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">is</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tām (Prep:: 3mp) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">let them now</a> <a href="/hebrew/6293.htm" title="6293: yip̄·gə·‘ū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To meet, encounter, reach. A primitive root; to impinge, by accident or violence, or by importunity.">plead with</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: hak·kê·lîm (Art:: N-mp) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">that the articles</a> <a href="/hebrew/3498.htm" title="3498: han·nō·w·ṯā·rîm (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; to remain or be left; causatively, to leave, cause to abound, preserve.">remaining</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bə·ḇêṯ- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ū·ḇêṯ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the palace</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: ū·ḇî·rū·šā·lim (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">and in Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1115.htm" title="1115: lə·ḇil·tî- (Prep-l) -- Constructive feminine of balah; properly, a failure of, i.e. not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until, etc.">not</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḇō·’ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">be taken</a> <a href="/hebrew/894.htm" title="894: bā·ḇe·lāh (N-proper-fs:: 3fs) -- From balal; confusion; Babel, including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire.">to Babylon.</a> 19For this is what the LORD of Hosts says about the pillars, the sea, the bases, and the rest of the articles that remain in this city,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20-22</a> 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. <a href="/1_kings/22-5.htm">1 Kings 22:5-28</a> But Jehoshaphat also said to the king of Israel, “Please inquire first for the word of the LORD.” / So the king of Israel assembled the prophets, about four hundred men, and asked them, “Should I go to war against Ramoth-gilead, or should I refrain?” “Go up,” they replied, “and the Lord will deliver it into the hand of the king.” / But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” ... <a href="/ezekiel/13-1.htm">Ezekiel 13:1-9</a> 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. ... <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1-3</a> 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. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15-20</a> Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ... <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a> 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. <a href="/acts/13-6.htm">Acts 13:6-12</a> They traveled through the whole island as far as Paphos, where they found a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, / an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. / But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. ... <a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a> For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-29.htm">1 Corinthians 14:29</a> Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. <a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Zechariah 13:2-3</a> 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. <a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5-7</a> 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.” <a href="/isaiah/44-25.htm">Isaiah 44:25-26</a> who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, / who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’ <a href="/lamentations/2-14.htm">Lamentations 2:14</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/18-6.htm">2 Chronicles 18:6-27</a> But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there not still a prophet of the LORD here of whom we can inquire?” / The king of Israel answered, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, but only bad. He is Micaiah son of Imlah.” “The king should not say that!” Jehoshaphat replied. / So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, “Bring Micaiah son of Imlah at once.” ... <a href="/hosea/9-7.htm">Hosea 9:7-8</a> The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived—let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility. / The prophet is Ephraim’s watchman, along with my God, yet the snare of the fowler lies on all his paths. Hostility is in the house of his God!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon.they.<a href="/1_kings/18-24.htm">1 Kings 18:24,26</a> And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken… let them.<a href="/jeremiah/7-16.htm">Jeremiah 7:16</a> Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.<a href="/jeremiah/15-1.htm">Jeremiah 15:1</a> Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.<a href="/jeremiah/18-20.htm">Jeremiah 18:20</a> Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/27-4.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-4.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-17.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-19.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-24.htm">Furnishings</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-4.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-11.htm">Intercede</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-16.htm">Intercession</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-3.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-12.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-10.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-31.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-16.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-3.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-16.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-3.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/27-19.htm">Almighty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-19.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-20.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-2.htm">Entreat</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-19.htm">Furnishings</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-19.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-21.htm">House</a> <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Intercede</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-25.htm">Intercession</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-20.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-20.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-21.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-13.htm">Plead</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-8.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-2.htm">Remaining</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-19.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 27</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/27-1.htm">By the type of bonds and yokes he prophesies the subduing of the neighbor kings</a> 8. <a href="/jeremiah/27-8.htm">He exhorts them to yield, and not to believe the false prophets.</a> 12. <a href="/jeremiah/27-12.htm">The like he does to Zedekiah.</a> 19. <a href="/jeremiah/27-19.htm">He foretells the remnant of the vessels shall be carried to Babylon, </a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>If they are indeed prophets This phrase challenges the authenticity of the prophets in question. In the biblical context, true prophets were those who spoke the words given by God, often confirmed by the fulfillment of their prophecies (<a href="/deuteronomy/18-21.htm">Deuteronomy 18:21-22</a>). Jeremiah contrasts himself with false prophets who were misleading the people with messages of peace and security when destruction was imminent.and the word of the LORD is with them The "word of the LORD" signifies divine revelation and authority. In the Old Testament, prophets like Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Jeremiah were known for receiving direct messages from God. This phrase implies that true prophets would have genuine communication with God, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/3.htm">1 Samuel 3:1</a>, where the word of the LORD was rare, indicating the scarcity of true prophetic messages.let them now plead with the LORD of Hosts "Plead" suggests intercession, a role often associated with prophets (<a href="/exodus/32-11.htm">Exodus 32:11-14</a>). The "LORD of Hosts" is a title emphasizing God's sovereignty and command over heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority. This call to intercession highlights the seriousness of the situation and the need for divine intervention.that the articles remaining in the house of the LORD The "articles" refer to sacred items used in temple worship, such as those described in <a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48-50</a>. These items were central to the religious life of Israel and symbolized God's presence among His people. Their removal would signify a loss of divine favor and protection.in the palace of the king of Judah The palace was not only the king's residence but also a symbol of the nation's political stability and strength. The mention of the palace indicates that the threat from Babylon was not only religious but also political, affecting the entire structure of Judah's society.and in Jerusalem Jerusalem was the spiritual and political heart of Judah, the city where God had chosen to place His name (<a href="/2_chronicles/6-6.htm">2 Chronicles 6:6</a>). Its mention underscores the gravity of the threat, as the city was central to Jewish identity and faith.not be taken to Babylon Babylon represents the looming threat of exile and judgment. Historically, Babylon was a dominant empire known for its military prowess and cultural influence. The taking of articles to Babylon would fulfill prophecies of judgment (<a href="/2_kings/20-17.htm">2 Kings 20:17-18</a>) and symbolize the subjugation of God's people, foreshadowing the eventual Babylonian captivity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. 2. <a href="/topical/p/prophets.htm">Prophets</a> Refers to those who claimed to speak on behalf of God during Jeremiah's time, some of whom were false prophets. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a> A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The House of the LORD</a> The temple in Jerusalem, central to Jewish worship and the presence of God. 5. <a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a> A powerful empire that conquered Judah and took many of its people and treasures into exile.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_true_prophets.htm">Discernment of True Prophets</a> Believers must seek discernment to identify true messages from God, distinguishing them from false teachings. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_intercessory_prayer.htm">The Power of Intercessory Prayer</a> Jeremiah challenges the prophets to plead with God, highlighting the importance and power of intercessory prayer in seeking God's intervention. <a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a> The title "LORD of Hosts" reminds us of God's ultimate authority and control over all events, encouraging trust in His plans. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_genuine_worship.htm">The Importance of Genuine Worship</a> The temple's significance underscores the need for sincere worship and reverence for God's presence in our lives. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_trials.htm">Preparation for Trials</a> Just as Jeremiah warned of impending exile, believers are called to prepare spiritually for trials, trusting in God's faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 27</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_jeremiah_27_with_archaeology.htm">How do we address the discrepancy between Jeremiah 27's portrayal of divine judgment on nations and archaeological findings that may not support widespread destruction or subjugation?</a> <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> <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> <a href="/q/who_believed_in_the_old_testament.htm">Who were the believers in the Old Testament?</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>(18) But if they be prophets . . .--The rivals of Jeremiah had, as has been said, staked their credit upon the return of the vessels that had already been taken. He stakes his On the prediction that what had been spared in the first invasion should be taken on the second. They had better use their gift of the Spirit, if they had any, in interceding for their preservation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - But if they be prophets, etc. The "false prophets," so Jeremiah declares, have neglected one of the principal functions of a prophet, viz. intercessory prayer (comp. on Jeremiah 7:16). Seeing that a part of the sacred vessels had been carried to Babylon, ell true prophets ought to intercede with Jehovah that those still left might be spared. The end was that the remaining vessels were carried off on the capture of Jerusalem (<a href="/2_kings/25-13.htm">2 Kings 25:13</a>). <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>If וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not they הֵ֔ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They are indeed prophets נְבִאִ֣ים (nə·ḇi·’îm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5030.htm">Strong's 5030: </a> A spokesman, speaker, prophet and וְאִם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not the word דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel is יֵ֥שׁ (yêš) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> Being, substance, existence, is with them, אִתָּ֑ם (’it·tām) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among let them now נָא֙ (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' plead with יִפְגְּעוּ־ (yip̄·gə·‘ū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6293.htm">Strong's 6293: </a> To impinge, by accident, violence, by importunity the LORD בַּֽיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָא֔וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign that the articles הַכֵּלִ֣ים ׀ (hak·kê·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus remaining הַנּוֹתָרִ֣ים (han·nō·w·ṯā·rîm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3498.htm">Strong's 3498: </a> To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve in the house בְּבֵית־ (bə·ḇêṯ-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD, יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel in the palace וּבֵ֨ית (ū·ḇêṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the king מֶ֧לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Judah, יְהוּדָ֛ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and in Jerusalem, וּבִירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם (ū·ḇî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel not לְבִלְתִּי־ (lə·ḇil·tî-) Preposition-l <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1115.htm">Strong's 1115: </a> A failure of, not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until be taken בֹ֜אוּ (ḇō·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to Babylon. בָּבֶֽלָה׃ (bā·ḇe·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_894.htm">Strong's 894: </a> Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Jeremiah 27:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Jeremiah 27:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Jeremiah 27:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Jeremiah 27:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Jeremiah 27:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Jeremiah 27:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Jeremiah 27:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Jeremiah 27:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Jeremiah 27:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/27-18.htm">Jeremiah 27:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-18.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 27:18 But if they be prophets and if (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/27-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 27:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 27:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/27-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 27:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 27:19" /></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>