Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But if they had stood in my council, they would have proclaimed my words to my people and would have turned them from their evil ways and from their evil deeds. New Living Translation If they had stood before me and listened to me, they would have spoken my words, and they would have turned my people from their evil ways and deeds. English Standard Version But if they had stood in my council, then they would have proclaimed my words to my people, and they would have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their deeds. Berean Standard Bible But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.” King James Bible But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. New King James Version But if they had stood in My counsel, And had caused My people to hear My words, Then they would have turned them from their evil way And from the evil of their doings. New American Standard Bible “But if they had stood in My council, Then they would have announced My words to My people, And would have turned them back from their evil way And from the evil of their deeds. NASB 1995 “But if they had stood in My council, Then they would have announced My words to My people, And would have turned them back from their evil way And from the evil of their deeds. NASB 1977 “But if they had stood in My council, Then they would have announced My words to My people, And would have turned them back from their evil way And from the evil of their deeds. Legacy Standard Bible But if they had stood in My council, Then they would have caused My words to be heard by My people And would have turned them back from their evil way And from the evil of their deeds. Amplified Bible “But if they had stood in My council, Then they would have caused My people to hear My words, Then they would have turned My people from their evil way And from the evil of their decisions and deeds. Christian Standard Bible If they had really stood in my council, they would have enabled my people to hear my words and would have turned them from their evil ways and their evil deeds. Holman Christian Standard Bible If they had really stood in My council, they would have enabled My people to hear My words and would have turned them back from their evil ways and their evil deeds. American Standard Version But if they had stood in my council, then had they caused my people to hear my words, and had turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. Contemporary English Version If they had been in a meeting of my council in heaven, they would have told you people of Judah to give up your sins and come back to me. English Revised Version But if they had stood in my council, then had they caused my people to hear my words, and had turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. GOD'S WORD® Translation If they had been in my inner circle, they would have announced my words to my people. They would have turned back from their evil ways and the evil they have done. Good News Translation If they had known my secret thoughts, then they could have proclaimed my message to my people and could have made them give up the evil lives they live and the wicked things they do. International Standard Version If they had stood in my council and had delivered my words to my people, then they would have turned them back from their evil way, from their evil deeds." Majority Standard Bible But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.” NET Bible But if they had stood in my inner circle, they would have proclaimed my message to my people. They would have caused my people to turn from their wicked ways and stop doing the evil things they are doing. New Heart English Bible But if they had stood in my council, then had they caused my people to hear my words, and had turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. Webster's Bible Translation But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they would have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. World English Bible But if they had stood in my council, then they would have caused my people to hear my words, and would have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut if they stood in My counsel, "" Then they cause My people to hear My words, "" And they turn them back from their evil way, "" And from the evil of their doings. Young's Literal Translation But -- if they stood in My counsel, Then they cause My people to hear My words, And they turn them back from their evil way, And from the evil of their doings. Smith's Literal Translation And if they stood in my consultation, and they will cause my people to hear my word, and turn them back from their evil way and from the evil of their doings. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf they stood in my counsel, and had made my words known to my people, I should have turned them from their evil way and from their wicked doings. Catholic Public Domain Version If they had stood in my counsel, and if I had made my words known to my people, certainly I would have turned them away from their evil ways and from their most wicked plans. New American Bible Had they stood in my council, they would have proclaimed my words to my people, They would have brought them back from their evil ways and from their wicked deeds. New Revised Standard Version But if they had stood in my council, then they would have proclaimed my words to my people, and they would have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if they had stood in my counsel and had caused my people to hear my words, then they would have turned them from their evil ways and from the evil of their doings. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they did not stand up in my counsel, neither made heard my words to my people, neither turned them from their evil ways, nor from the evil of their works OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But if they have stood in My council, Then let them cause My people to hear My words, And turn them from their evil way, And from the evil of their doings. Brenton Septuagint Translation But if they had stood in my counsel, and if they had hearkened to my words, then would they have turned my people from their evil practices. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Lying Prophets…21I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. 22But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.” 23“Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away?”… Cross References Ezekiel 3:17-21 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. / But if you warn a wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness and his wicked way, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved yourself. ... Ezekiel 13:1-9 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. ... Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. Deuteronomy 18:18-20 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. / And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. / 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.” Micah 3:5-8 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.” ... Zechariah 7:9-12 “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. / Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’ / But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. ... Amos 3:7-8 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. / The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken—who will not prophesy? Hosea 6:5 Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of My mouth, and My judgments go forth like lightning. Isaiah 30:9-11 These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / 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. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!” 2 Timothy 4:2-4 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. / 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. Matthew 7:15-20 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. ... Acts 20:26-27 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. / For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, / influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron. 2 Peter 2:1-3 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. 1 John 4:1 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. Treasury of Scripture But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings. if. Jeremiah 23:18 For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his word, and heard it? Ezekiel 2:7 And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious. Ezekiel 3:17 Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me. then. Jeremiah 25:5 They said, Turn ye again now every one from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that the LORD hath given unto you and to your fathers for ever and ever: Jeremiah 35:15 I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me. Jeremiah 36:3 It may be that the house of Judah will hear all the evil which I purpose to do unto them; that they may return every man from his evil way; that I may forgive their iniquity and their sin. Jump to Previous Announced Cause Caused Council Counsel Deeds Doings Ear Evil Hear Proclaimed Secret Stood Turn Turned Turning Way Ways WordsJump to Next Announced Cause Caused Council Counsel Deeds Doings Ear Evil Hear Proclaimed Secret Stood Turn Turned Turning Way Ways WordsJeremiah 23 1. He prophesies a restoration of the scattered flock.5. Christ shall rule and save them. 9. Against false prophets; 33. and mockers of the true prophets. But if they had stood in My council The phrase "stood in My council" suggests a position of attentiveness and obedience to God's will. The Hebrew word for "council" is "sôd," which implies a confidential discussion or intimate assembly. This indicates that true prophets are those who are privy to God's intimate plans and purposes. Historically, prophets were expected to be in close communion with God, receiving His guidance and wisdom. This phrase challenges leaders to seek God's presence earnestly and to align themselves with His divine purposes. they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and from the evil of their deeds Hebrew But ifוְאִֽם־ (wə·’im-) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not they had stood עָמְד֖וּ (‘ā·mə·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations in My council, בְּסוֹדִ֑י (bə·sō·w·ḏî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5475: A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret they would have proclaimed וְיַשְׁמִ֤עוּ (wə·yaš·mi·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently My words דְבָרַי֙ (ḏə·ḇā·ray) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause to My people עַמִּ֔י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and turned them back וִֽישִׁבוּם֙ (wî·ši·ḇūm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again from their evil הָרָ֔ע (hā·rā‘) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil ways מִדַּרְכָּ֣ם (mid·dar·kām) Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action and evil וּמֵרֹ֖עַ (ū·mê·rō·a‘) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7455: Badness, evil deeds.” מַֽעַלְלֵיהֶֽם׃ (ma·‘al·lê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4611: A deed, practice Links Jeremiah 23:22 NIVJeremiah 23:22 NLT Jeremiah 23:22 ESV Jeremiah 23:22 NASB Jeremiah 23:22 KJV Jeremiah 23:22 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 23:22 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 23:22 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 23:22 French Bible Jeremiah 23:22 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 23:22 But if they had stood in my (Jer.) |
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