Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And to the prophets, “You must not
Prophesy illusions.
King James Version
Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
Holman Bible
and to the prophets,
“Do not prophesy the truth to us.
Tell us flattering things.
Prophesy illusions.
International Standard Version
They say to the seers, "Don't see visions,' and to the prophets, "Don't give us visions of what is right! Instead, tell us welcome things, prophesy illusions,
A Conservative Version
who say to the seers, Do not see, and to the prophets, Do not prophesy to us right things. Speak to us smooth things. Prophesy deceits.
American Standard Version
that say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits,
Amplified
Who say to the seers, “You must not see visions from God”;
And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right!
Speak to us pleasant things and smooth words,
Prophesy [deceitful] illusions [that we will enjoy].
Bible in Basic English
Who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Do not give us word of what is true, but say false things to give us pleasure:
Darby Translation
who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things; speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits;
Julia Smith Translation
Who said to the seeing, Ye shall not see, and to the perceiving, Ye shall not perceive for us right things, speak to us smooth things, perceive delusions.
King James 2000
Who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
Lexham Expanded Bible
who say to those who do see, "You must not see!" and to the seers, "You must not see truth for us; speak smooth things to us, see illusions,
Modern King James verseion
who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Do not prophesy to us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy falsehood;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
They dare say to the Prophets, "See not," and unto them that be clear of judgment, "Tell us of nothing for to come, but speak friendly words unto us, and preach us false things.
NET Bible
They say to the visionaries, "See no more visions!" and to the seers, "Don't relate messages to us about what is right! Tell us nice things, relate deceptive messages.
New Heart English Bible
who tell the seers, "Do not see." and to the prophets, "Do not prophesy to us right things. Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy deceits.
The Emphasized Bible
Who have said to the seers, Ye must not see! To the prophets, Ye must not prophesy to us reproofs! Speak to us smooth things, Prophesy delusions:
Webster
Who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not to us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits:
World English Bible
who tell the seers, "Don't see!" and to the prophets, "Don't prophesy to us right things. Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy deceits.
Youngs Literal Translation
Who have said to seers, 'Ye do not see,' And to prophets, 'Ye do not prophesy to us Straightforward things, Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits,
Themes
Despisement » The reward for despising the word of God
Hindrances » Opposers » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
Prophets » The jews » Often tried to make them speak smooth things
Interlinear
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Ra'ah
Dabar
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 30:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Rebellious People
9
These people are rebellious and deceitful children. They refuse to listen to Jehovah's Law.
10
And to the prophets, “You must not
Prophesy illusions.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Amos 7:13
Do not prophesy any more at Bethel for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is a royal house.
Jeremiah 11:21
This is what Jehovah says: The people of Anathoth want to kill you. They say: Do not prophesy in the name of Jehovah, or we will kill you.
Amos 2:12
But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying: 'Do Not Prophesy!'
Romans 16:18
They do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the unaware.
Jeremiah 23:17
They keep saying to those who despise me, Jehovah says: 'Everything will go well for you.' They tell all who live by their own stubborn ways: 'Nothing bad will happen to you.'
Ezekiel 13:7-10
Did you not see a false vision and speak a lying divination when you said 'Jehovah declares,' but it is not I who has spoken?'
1 Kings 21:20
Ahab said to Elijah: Have you come face to face with me, O my enemy? Elijah said: I have come to you because you have given yourself up to do evil in the eyes of Jehovah.
1 Kings 22:8-13
Ahab answered: There is one more, Micaiah son of Imlah. But I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me, always something bad. The king should not say such things! Jehoshaphat replied.
1 Kings 22:27
Tell them: 'It is the king's order that this man is to be put in prison and given prison food till I come again in peace.'
2 Chronicles 16:10
Asa was so angry with the prophet that he had him put in chains. It was at this same time that Asa began treating some of the people cruelly.
2 Chronicles 18:7-27
Ahab answered: There is one more. He is Micaiah son of Imlah. But I hate him because he never prophesies anything good for me. It is always something bad. Jehoshaphat replied: You should not say that.
2 Chronicles 24:19-21
However he still sent prophets who warned them to turn back to him. The people refused to listen.
2 Chronicles 25:16
The king asked him: Did we make you an adviser to the king? Stop! Do you want me to have you killed? The prophet stopped. He said: I know that God has decided to destroy you because you did this. Yet you refuse to listen to my advice.
Jeremiah 5:31
Prophets prophesy falsehoods. Priests rule under the prophets' directions, and my people love this. But what will you do when the end comes?'
Jeremiah 6:13-14
From the least of them even to the greatest of them, everyone is greedy for gain! From the prophet even to the priest everyone deals falsely!
Jeremiah 8:10-11
So I will give their wives to other men. I will give their fields to new owners. From the least even to the greatest everyone is greedy for gain. From the prophet even to the priest everyone is deceitful.
Jeremiah 23:26-29
How long? Is there anything in the hearts of the prophets, who prophesy falsehood, even these prophets of the deception of their own heart?
Jeremiah 26:11
The priests and the prophets said to the leaders and to the people: This man deserves to be sentenced to death because he has spoken against our city. You heard him with your own ears.
Jeremiah 26:20-23
There was another man prophesying in the name of Jehovah. His name was Uriah, son of Shemaiah, from Kiriath Jearim. He prophesied against this city and this land as Jeremiah did.
Jeremiah 29:27
Why have you not arrested Jeremiah from Anathoth? After all, he acts like a prophet among you.
Jeremiah 38:4
The officials went to the king and said: This man must be put to death. By talking like this he is making the soldiers in the city lose their courage. He is doing the same thing to everyone else left in the city. He is not trying to help the people. He only wants to hurt them.
Ezekiel 13:18-22
Tell them, 'This is what the Lord Jehovah says: How horrible it will be for women who sew magic charms for people's wrists and make magic veils of every size for people's heads. You want to trap people. You want to control the lives of my people for your own profit.
Micah 2:6
Do not prophesy to me. They prophesy. But they will not prophesy these things.
Micah 2:11
If a man who is a constant liar tells a lie saying: 'I will prophesy to you about wine and of strong drink;' he would be the prophet of this people.
John 7:7
The world has no reason to hate you. But it hates me because I testify that its works are evil.
John 8:45
I tell you the truth and you do not believe me.
Acts 4:17
We must warn these men not to speak about it in order to stop this from spreading further among the people.
Acts 5:28
Did we command you not to teach in this name? Look, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and are willing to bring this man's blood upon us.
Galatians 4:16
So then have I become your enemy by telling you the truth?
1 Thessalonians 2:15-16
They killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets, and drove us out. They did not please God and are contrary to all men.
Revelation 11:7
When they finished their testimony, the beast that ascends out of the bottomless pit will make war against them and conquer them, and kill them.