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Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment.
Lamentations 2:14 — KJV
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Lamentations 2:14
King James Version (KJV)
“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody
Lamentations 2:14
Verse 14 of 22
Commentary
Commentary on Lamentations 2:14
Theological / DevotionalFoolish things. The implication is that the unfaithful prophets of Judah had devised visions to please the people (see Lam. 2:9; Micah 3:5).
Discovered. Literally, “uncovered,” or “revealed” (see ch. 4:22).
Burdens. This word is probably to be taken here in its secondary sense, “an utterance,” that is, “a prophetic message,” which to a true prophet of God was a burden until it was faithfully delivered (see on Isa. 13:1; Eze. 12:10).
Causes of banishment. Or, “enticements.” The Hebrew word from which this is translated occurs only once in the OT, so its exact meaning remains uncertain. The bitter denunciation here heaped upon false prophets stands as a warning to all who speak for God (see Eze. 12:24; 13:6-9; 22:28). A major share of the responsibility for Judah’s suffering is laid upon those who led her astray in the name of the Lord.
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