Jeremiah 5:13

Translations

Modern

The prophets are but wind, for the word is not in them. So let their own predictions befall them.”

Traditional

And the prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them: thus shall it be done unto them.

Literal

And the prophets will become as wind; and for the word is not in them; thus shall it be done to them.

Latin

Prophetæ fuerunt in ventum locuti, et responsum non fuit in eis: hæc ergo evenient illis.

Original

Hebrew

English

The prophets are but wind, for the word is not in them. So let their own predictions befall them.”

Notes

Jeremiah 5:12–13

Even with the enemy approaching from the north, the people believed nothing bad would happen to them (Jeremiah 14:13; Isaiah 47:8). They did not respect God’s prophets (literally the prophets).
Some interpreters end the people’s quote with Jeremiah 5:12 and attribute 5:13 to the Lord. The term "for the wind" would then refer to false prophets.

Jeremiah 5:10–13

The Lord issued a decree to destroy Judah’s vineyards, likely symbolizing Judah itself (see Isaiah 5:1–7; 27:2–6). The people ignored the Lord. They did not belong to him as his children, and he could not ignore their betrayal through idol worship (Jeremiah 3:6; 4:27; 7:27).

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Jeremiah 14:15
Therefore this is what the LORD says about the prophets who prophesy in My name: I did not send them, yet they say, ‘No sword or famine will touch this land.’ By sword and famine these very prophets will meet their end!
Jeremiah 14:13
“Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’”
Job 8:2
“How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.
Jeremiah 28:3
Within two years I will restore to this place all the articles of the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon removed from here and carried to Babylon.
Jeremiah 18:18
Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”
Hosea 9:7
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.
Jeremiah 20:8–11
For whenever I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and destruction. For the word of the LORD has become to me a reproach and derision all day long.
Job 6:26
Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person)

Topics

Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Christian Minister: False and Corrupt False Prophets: Compared to Wind Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning

Jeremiah 5:13

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