Jeremiah 27:16
The Scripture
(16) Also I spake to the priests and to all this people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets that prophesy unto you, saying, Behold, the vessels of the LORD'S house shall now shortly be brought again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jeremiah records the fall of the city of Lachish and the destruction of its temple, a sign of God’s judgment on those who persist in rebellion. The people are taken captive and the land is left barren, a vivid illustration of divine punishment for disobedience.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 28:3II Kings 24:13II Chronicles 36:7II Chronicles 36:8II Chronicles 36:9II Chronicles 36:10Daniel 1:2Jeremiah 27:10Jeremiah 27:14Isaiah 9:15
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