Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But they ran.
I did not speak to them,
But they prophesied.
King James Version
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
Holman Bible
yet they ran with a message.
I did not speak to them,
yet they prophesied.
International Standard Version
I didn't send these prophets, but they ran anyway. I didn't speak to them, but they prophesied.
A Conservative Version
I did not send these prophets, yet they ran. I did not speak to them, yet they prophesied.
American Standard Version
I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I spake not unto them, yet they prophesied.
Amplified
“I did not send [these counterfeit] prophets,
Yet they ran;
I did not speak to them,
Yet they prophesied.
Bible in Basic English
I did not send these prophets, but they went running: I said nothing to them, but they gave out the prophet's word
Darby Translation
I did not send the prophets, yet they ran; I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
Julia Smith Translation
I sent not the prophets, and they ran; I spake not to them, and they prophesied.
King James 2000
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I have not sent the prophets, yet they ran. I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied
Modern King James verseion
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran; I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"I have not sent these Prophets, sayeth the LORD, "and yet they ran. I have not spoken to them, and yet they preached.
NET Bible
I did not send those prophets. Yet they were in a hurry to give their message. I did not tell them anything. Yet they prophesied anyway.
New Heart English Bible
I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I did not speak to them, yet they prophesied.
The Emphasized Bible
I sent not the prophets yet they, ran, I spake not unto them yet, they, prophesied.
Webster
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
World English Bible
I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I didn't speak to them, yet they prophesied.
Youngs Literal Translation
I have not sent the prophets, and they have run, I have not spoken unto them, and they have prophesied.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 23:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Unfaithful Prophets
20
The anger of the LORD will not turn back until he has executed and accomplished the intents of his heart. In the latter days you will understand it clearly.
21
But they ran.
I did not speak to them,
But they prophesied.
Cross References
Jeremiah 14:14
And the LORD said to me: "The prophets are prophesying lies in my name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a lying vision, worthless divination, and the deceit of their own minds.
Jeremiah 27:15
I have not sent them, declares the LORD, but they are prophesying falsely in my name, with the result that I will drive you out and you will perish, you and the prophets who are prophesying to you."
Jeremiah 23:32
Behold, I am against those who prophesy lying dreams, declares the LORD, and who tell them and lead my people astray by their lies and their recklessness, when I did not send them or charge them. So they do not profit this people at all, declares the LORD.
Isaiah 6:8
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me."
Jeremiah 28:15
And Jeremiah the prophet said to the prophet Hananiah, "Listen, Hananiah, the LORD has not sent you, and you have made this people trust in a lie.
Jeremiah 29:9
for it is a lie that they are prophesying to you in my name; I did not send them, declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 29:31
"Send to all the exiles, saying, 'Thus says the LORD concerning Shemaiah of Nehelam: Because Shemaiah had prophesied to you when I did not send him, and has made you trust in a lie,
John 20:21
Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you."
Acts 13:4
So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
Romans 10:15
And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!"