Discovery BoxJeremiah 27:14 
Context27:14 Do not listen to the prophets who are telling you that you do not need to serve 1 the king of Babylon. For they are prophesying lies to you.
Jeremiah 29:9
Context29:9 They are prophesying lies to you and claiming my authority to do so. 2 But I did not send them. I, the Lord, affirm it!’ 3
1 tn The verb in this context is best taken as a negative obligatory imperfect. See IBHS 508 §31.4g for discussion and examples. See Exod 4:15 as an example of positive obligation.
2 tn Heb “prophesying lies to you in my name.”
sn For the significance of “in my name” see the study notes on 14:14 and 23:27.
3 tn Heb “Oracle of the
