Jeremiah 29:15

Because ye have said, The LORD hath raised us up prophets in Babylon;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 29:15

BSB

Because you may say, "The LORD has raised up for us prophets in Babylon,"

AKJV

Because you have said, The LORD has raised us up prophets in Babylon;

CPDV

For you have said: 'The Lord has raised up prophets for us in Babylon.'

ERV

For ye have said, The LORD hath raised us up prophets in Babylon.

NHEB

"Because you have said, 'The LORD has raised us up prophets in Babylon';

SMT

For ye said Jehovah raised up to us prophets in Babel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 29:15

BecauseyehavesaidH559VerbTheLORDH3068Proper NamehathraisedusupH6965Verb prophetsH5030Noun MasculineinBabylonH894Proper Name Location

Commentary for Jeremiah 29:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 29:15

Summary

Exiles have false prophets claiming divine authorization

Place

Babylon

Event

Reference to false prophets

Estimated Time Period

c. 595 BC