Jeremiah 28:9 meaning and explanation

As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.”

Jeremiah 28:9, Berean Standard Bible

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Jeremiah is speaking in the temple to Hananiah, a prophet from Gibeon who has just promised that Babylon's yoke will be broken within two years and the exiles and temple articles returned. Jeremiah answers with a cautious "Amen" and then sets out a test.

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