Jeremiah 23:25 — Word Study
WLCשָׁמַ֗עְתִּי אֵ֤ת אֲשֶׁר־ אָֽמְרוּ֙ הַנְּבִאִ֔ים הַֽנִּבְּאִ֥ים בִּשְׁמִ֛י שֶׁ֖קֶר לֵאמֹ֑ר חָלַ֖מְתִּי חָלָֽמְתִּי׃
BSAI have heardshâmaʻ■ [with attention and obedience] the sayingsʼâmar■ of the prophetsnâbîyʼ [who speak for God] who prophesynâbâʼ [speak under the influence of the divine spirit] liessheqer [deception, falsehood] in My nameshêm [fame, renown, reputation] I had a dreamchâlam■ [a vision from God, a prophetic message] I had a dreamchâlam■ [a revelation, a message from the divine]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| שָׁמַ֗עְתִּי | I have heard | Verb, Qal, perfect first person common singular |
| אֵ֤ת | the object marker | Particle |
| אֲשֶׁר־ | [that] which | Particle |
| אָֽמְרוּ֙ | they have said | Verb, Qal, perfect third person common plural |
| הַנְּבִאִ֔ים | the prophets | Particle, noun common masculine plural absolute |
| הַֽנִּבְּאִ֥ים | who prophesy | Particle, verb niphal participle (active) masculine plural |
| בִּשְׁמִ֛י | in name my | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| שֶׁ֖קֶר | falsehood | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| לֵאמֹ֑ר | saying | Preposition, verb qal infinitive construct common |
| חָלַ֖מְתִּי | I have dreamed | Verb, Qal, perfect first person common singular |
| חָלָֽמְתִּי׃ | I have dreamed | Verb, Qal, perfect first person common singular |
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| BSB | “I have heard the sayings of the prophets who prophesy lies in My name: ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’ |
| KJV | I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed. |
| ASV | I have heard what the prophets have said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed. |
| YLT | I have heard that which the prophets said, Who prophesy in My name falsehood, saying, 'I have dreamed, I have dreamed.' |
| WEB | “I have heard what the prophets have said, who prophesy lies in my name, saying, ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’ |
| BBE | My ears have been open to what the prophets have said, who say false words in my name, saying, I have had a dream, I have had a dream, I have had a dream, |
The translations agree on the essential meaning of the verse.
The sentence has a main clause with a subject and a participial phrase that elaborates on the false claims being made.






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Deep Study — Jeremiah 23:25
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Context — The Prophets and Their Liesgenerated
Jeremiah 23:25 presents a critical view of prophets who falsely claim to speak for God. The verse highlights God's awareness of these deceptions, as He hears their misleading messages. This passage serves as a warning against those who distort the truth for personal gain, echoing themes found throughout the prophetic literature, especially in relation to the integrity of God's word.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 8:6 | I have listened and heard; they do not speak what is right. No one repents of his wickedness, asking, ‘What have I done?’ Everyone has pursued his own course like a horse charging into battle. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 13:27 | Your adulteries and lustful neighings, your shameless prostitution on the hills and in the fields— I have seen your detestable acts. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! How long will you remain unclean?” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 16:17 | For My eyes are on all their ways. They are not hidden from My face, and their guilt is not concealed from My eyes. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 29:23 | For they have committed an outrage in Israel by committing adultery with the wives of their neighbors and speaking lies in My name, which I did not command them to do. I am He who knows, and I am a witness, declares the LORD.” |
| 5 | Psalm 139:2–4 | You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 15 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שָׁמַע, sha.Ma'.tigenerated
The verb שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and encompasses listening with attention and obedience. It is a perfect tense verb in the first person singular, indicating that Jeremiah is personally attuned to the falsehoods being proclaimed.
This word often implies not just hearing but responding to what is heard. In the context of prophecy, it underscores the responsibility of the prophet to discern and convey God's true message, contrasting sharply with the lies of the false prophets.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb שָׁמַ֗עְתִּי, I have heard, governs the entire verse, leading into a series of clauses that detail what was heard. This structure emphasizes the act of hearing as central to the message.
The sentence includes several clauses: a noun phrase indicating the subject of the message (the prophets), an object (the lies), and participial phrases that describe the context of the prophecies. This layered structure reflects the complexity of the falsehoods being addressed.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates שָׁמַע as ἤκουσα, meaning 'I heard'. This choice reflects a straightforward rendering of the Hebrew meaning, maintaining the focus on the act of hearing.
For שֶׁ֖קֶר, the Septuagint uses ψευδῆ, which means 'false'. This choice aligns with the Hebrew sense of deception but may carry a slightly different connotation in Greek.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Jeremiah 23:25 tells us that God has heard the false claims of prophets who say they speak for Him. They proclaim deceptive messages, claiming to have dreams or visions from God, but their words are not true. This verse warns against the dangers of false prophecy and the importance of discerning the truth.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that these prophets are speaking false messages in God's name, claiming divine inspiration while actually promoting deception.
God's awareness of these false claims emphasizes His authority and vigilance over the truth, ensuring that His true message is not distorted.
We should be cautious of those who claim to speak for God and ensure that their messages align with the truth of Scripture.
We can discern true from false prophets by comparing their messages with the teachings of the Bible and seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I ensure that I am listening to God's true message and not the lies of false prophets?
- What steps can I take to discern the truth in teachings I encounter?
- In what ways can I share the truth of God's word with others to counter falsehoods?
- How does understanding this verse impact my view of prophetic messages today?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Jerome comments on this verse, emphasizing the deceit of the prophets and their false claims of divine visions.
I have heard what the prophets have said, prophesying in my name lies and saying: I had a dream (or I saw a vision). How long will this deceit be in the hearts (or minds) of the prophesying prophets,Early Church Fathers on Jeremiah 23 →
Commentators on this verse — 7 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Jeremiah 23:25 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleI have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name,.... Or, "I hear what the prophets say" (g), c.
Read John Gill on Jeremiah 23 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryI have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleVisions and dreams were two usual ways by which under the law God made himself known of old to his prophets, making them sometimes, being awake, to hear a voice; sometimes attended with, and proceeding upon, some visible appearance, sometimes not: at other times causing them being asleep, to dream; and in their sleep revealing to them, as in a dream, what his will was they should declare and publish to his people. These false prophets speaking what came into their own heads, and suited their own lust, or the lusts of a debauched people to whom they spake, would pretend that God had revealed to them what they so published in a dream; not in the mean time considering God took notice of these…
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John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJeremiah 23:25 I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.Ver. 25. I have dreamed, I have dreamed,] i.e., I have a prophetic revelation in a dream. Such lying prophets were the ancient and modern enthusiasts and high attainers. Messalanian heretics they were called of old, A.D. 371.
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Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(25) I have dreamed . . .—The words point to the form of the claim commonly made by the false prophets. Dreams took their place among the recognised channels of divine revelation (Genesis 40:8; Genesis 41:16; Joe 2:28; Daniel 7:1), but their frequent misuse by the false prophets brought them into discredit, and the teaching of Deu 13:1-5 accordingly brought the “dreamer of dreams” no less than the prophet to the test whether what he taught was in accordance with the law of Jehovah. The iteration of “I have dreamed” represents the affected solemnity with which the false prophets proclaimed their visions. Of the disparagement of dreams, consequent on this abuse, we have a striking example in…
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CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and CollegesJeremiah 23:9-40. Condemnation of the prophets Following on the prophecies relating to successive kings of Judah, we have a section dealing with the iniquities of a class who also grievously misled the nation. The passage doubtless contains much that is genuine, but, from the diffuseness of style, especially in the latter part, it may be safely inferred that additional matter has been inserted. Commentators, however, are by no means agreed as to the amount of the latter. Du. omits all after Jeremiah 23:15, Co. nearly all after Jeremiah 23:24, Gi. Jeremiah 23:30-40, while the last-named also rejects Jeremiah 23:18-21. Jeremiah 23:9-17 and again 23–29 are in Ḳ ?inah rhythm. Elsewhere metre is…
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Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleIn Deuteronomy 13:1 “a dreamer of dreams” is used in a bad sense, and with reason. God communicating His will by dreams was a thing too easy to counterfeit for it not to be misused.
Read Albert Barnes on Jeremiah 23 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
“I have heard the sayings of the prophets who prophesy lies in My name: ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’
“I have heard what the prophets have said, who prophesy lies in my name, saying, ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’
“I have heard the sayings of the prophets who prophesy lies in My name: ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’
The Lord says, “I have heard what those prophets who are prophesying lies in my name are saying. They are saying, ‘I have had a dream! I have had a dream!’
Tyndale line
I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
I have heard what the prophets have said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
I have heard what the prophets have said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
I haue heard what the prophets said, that prophecie lies in my Name, saying, I haue dreamed, I haue dreamed.
Strictly literal
I have heard what the prophets say, who prophesy falsehood in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
I have heard that which the prophets said, Who prophesy in My name falsehood, saying, 'I have dreamed, I have dreamed.'
“I have heard that which the prophets said, || Who prophesy falsehood in My Name, saying, || I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
I have heard what the prophets have said, that prophesy falsely in my name, saying, I have dreamt, I have dreamt.
I have heard what the prophets have said, those who were prophesying deceit in my name. They said, 'I had a dream! I had a dream!'
From the Latin
I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, and say: I have dreamed, I have dreamed.
Simplified
I've listened to the prophets who prophesy lies in my name. They say, “I've had a dream! I've had a dream!”
My ears have been open to what the prophets have said, who say false words in my name, saying, I have had a dream, I have had a dream, I have had a dream,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in their wording for this verse, with only minor differences in the arrangement and translation of specific terms. The Septuagint matches 10 of the 11 words found in the Masoretic Text.
שָׁמַ֗עְתִּי אֵ֤ת אֲשֶׁר־ אָֽמְרוּ֙ הַנְּבִאִ֔ים הַֽנִּבְּאִ֥ים בִּשְׁמִ֛י שֶׁ֖קֶר לֵאמֹ֑ר חָלַ֖מְתִּי חָלָֽמְתִּי׃
10 of the 11 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Jeremiah 23:25
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
The Hebrew word שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and encompasses a range of meanings including listening, obeying, and proclaiming. It is built from a primitive root and can imply attention and understanding. The entries highlight various grammatical forms, such as Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of hearing and obeying. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
שָׁמַע 1152 vb. hear
Qal 1052
subj. pers. hum.
י׳ (God) subj.
Niph. 42 be heard, of voice, sound
be heard of
be regarded, obeyed
= (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice.
Pi. he caused the people to hear
Hiph. 63
of man
י׳ subj.
base
H8085 שָׁמַע hear
8085 shama` shaw-mah'
a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with
implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to
tell, etc.):--X attentively, call (gather) together, X
carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content,
declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make
to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be)
obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish,
regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell,
understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: hear.
: hear
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to
1a5) to understand (language)
1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)
1a7) to listen, give heed
1a7a) to consent, agree
1a7b) to grant request
1a8) to listen to, yield to
1a9) to obey, be obedient
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)
1b2) to be heard of
1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed
1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound
1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)
1d3) to make proclamation, summon
1d4) to cause to be heard
n m
2) sound
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: obey.
: obey
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
V-Qal-Perf-1cs — Verb · Qal · perfect first person common singularHVqp1cs
אֵת (eth) is primarily a grammatical marker in Hebrew, indicating the definite direct object of a verb. It is not translated into English and typically precedes nouns that are definite. The word is derived from a demonstrative sense of entity, related to the Hebrew word for 'self.' Its Aramaic equivalent is יָת (yat).
אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
base
H853 אֵת the mark of the accusative, prefixed as a rule only to nouns that are definite
853 'eth ayth
apparent contracted from 226 in the demonstrative sense of
entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more
definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or
namely):--(as such unrepresented in English).
see HEBREW for 0226
אֵת (et) — [Obj.].
sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
HTo — ParticleHTo
The Hebrew word אֲשֶׁר (*asher*) is a relative pronoun that can mean 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.' It serves various grammatical functions, including as an adverb or conjunction, indicating relationships between clauses, places, or conditions. Variants like בַאֲשֶׁר (*ba-asher*), מֵאֲשֶׁר (*me-asher*), and כַּאֲשֶׁר (*ka-asher*) expand its usage to specific contexts such as location, causation, and time.
אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause.
base
בַאֲשֶׁר
in (that) which
adv. in (the place) where
conj. in that, inasmuch as
on account of whom?
base
מֵאֲשֶׁר
from (or than) that which
adv. from (the place) where
conj. from (the fact) that …, since
base
כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when
according to that which, according as, as
with a causal force, in so far as, since
with a temporal force, when
base
H834a אֲשֶׁר part. of relation A sign of relation, bringing the clause introduced by it into relation with an antecedent clause. H834b בַאֲשֶׁר . in (that) which
. adv. in (the place) where
. conj. in that, inasmuch as
. on account of whom?
H834c מֵאֲשֶׁר . from (or than) that which
. adv. from (the place) where
. conj. from (the fact) that …, since
H834d כַּאֲשֶׁר conj. according as, as, when . according to that which, according as, as
. with a causal force, in so far as, since
. with a temporal force, when
834 'aher ash-er'
a primitive relative pronoun (of every gender and number);
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction)
when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.:--X after, X
alike, as (soon as), because, X every, for, + forasmuch, +
from whence, + how(-soever), X if, (so) that ((thing) which,
wherein), X though, + until, + whatsoever, when, where
(+ -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, +
whither(- soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is
indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun
expletively, used to show the connection.
אֲשֶׁר (a.sher) — which.
A: 1) (relative part.)
1a) which, who
1b) that which
2) (conj)
2a) that (in obj clause)
2b) when
2c) since
2d) as
2e) conditional if
B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
D: Kaph+
1) (conj.), according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since
1c) with a temporal force: when
בַאֲשֶׁר (ba.a.sher) — in which.
1) in (that) which
2) (adv)
2a) where
3) (conj)
3a) in that, inasmuch as
3b) on account of
מֵאֲשֶׁר (me.a.sher) — whence.
1) from (or than) that which
2) from (the place) where
3) from (the fact) that, since
כַּאֲשֶׁר (ka.a.sher) — as which.
conj
1) according as, as, when
1a) according to that which, according as, as
HTr — ParticleHTr
אָמַר (amar) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to say' or 'to utter,' with a broad range of uses including to promise, command, or even boast. It appears in various forms, such as in the Qal (to say), Niphal (to be told), and Hiphil (to avow). The entries highlight its versatility in both spoken and internal contexts, though no specific verse is noted.
אָמַר 5287 vb. utter, say
Qal
Say
Say in the heart (= think)
Promise
Command (esp. late)
Niph. be said, told
Hiph. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
Hithp. act proudly, boast
base
H559 אָמַר utter, say .. Say
. Say in the heart (= think)
. Promise
. Command (esp. late)
. be said, told
. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
. act proudly, boast
559 'amar aw-mar'
a primitive root; to say (used with great
latitude):--answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call,
certify, challenge, charge, + (at the, give) command(-ment),
commune, consider, declare, demand, X desire, determine, X
expressly, X indeed, X intend, name, X plainly, promise,
publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), X still, X
suppose, talk, tell, term, X that is, X think, use (speech),
utter, X verily, X yet.
אָמַר (a.mar) — to say.
1) to say, speak, utter
1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend
1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called
1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly
1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch
Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
V-Qal-Perf-3cp — Verb · Qal · perfect third person common pluralHVqp3cp
נָבִיא (nabiy') refers to a prophet or an inspired speaker, covering genuine, false, and heathen prophets. It is derived from the root meaning to bubble forth, indicating a connection to prophecy. The term appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, highlighting its significance in both true and false prophetic roles.
נָבִיא 306 n.m. spokesman, speaker, prophet
genuine prophet of י׳
false prophets
heathen prophets
base
H5030 נָבִיא spokesman, speaker, prophet
5030 nabiy' naw-bee'
from 5012; a prophet or (generally) inspired man:--prophecy,
that prophesy, prophet.
see HEBREW for 05012
נָבִיא (na.vi) — prophet.
1) spokesman, speaker, prophet
1a) prophet
1b) false prophet
1c) heathen prophet
Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Art | N-mp — Particle · noun common masculine plural absoluteHTd/Ncmpa
A class of men of God, especially in the Old Testament dispensation, inspired to foretell future and secret events; and who also revealed he will of God as to current events and duties, and were his ambassadors to men. But the word is sometimes used in a wider sense; thus Aaron was Moses; prophet, Ex 7:1, appointed to deliver to the people the messages that Moses received from God; the sacred musicians are said to prophecy, 1Ch 25:1; and Paul gives the name, according to the custom of the Greeks, to the poet Aratus, "a prophet of their own," Tit 1:12. Scripture does not withhold the name of prophet from impostors, although they falsely boasted of inspiration. As true prophets, when filled y the energy of God’s Spirit, were…
נָבָא (naba') is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to prophesy.' It encompasses speaking or singing under divine inspiration, often associated with religious ecstasy. The entries note its use in both true and false prophecy, highlighting its application in various contexts, including the influence of the divine spirit and ecstatic states among prophets.
[נָבָא] vb. denom. prophesy (in oldest forms, of religious ecstasy with or without song and music; later, essentially religious instruction, with occasional predictions)
Niph.
prophesy under influence of divine spirit
of false prophets
cf. heathen prophets
Hithp.
prophesy under influence of divine spirit
of heathen prophets of Baal in ecstatic state
of false prophets
base
H5012 נָבָא vb. denom. prophesy
5012 naba' naw-baw'
a primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by
inspiration (in prediction or simple
discourse):--prophesy(-ing), make self a prophet.
נָבָא (na.va) — to prophesy.
1) to prophesy
1a) (Niphal)
1a1) to prophesy
1a1a) under influence of divine spirit
1a1b) of false prophets
1b)(Hithpael)
1b1) to prophesy
1b1a) under influence of divine spirit
1b1b) of false prophets
Aramaic equivalent: ne.va (נבא "to prophesy" H5013)
Art | V-Niphal — Particle · verb niphal participle (active) masculine pluralHTd/VNrmpa
שֵׁם (shem) means 'name' and encompasses various meanings such as reputation, fame, and glory. It can refer to the designation of God and is often associated with memorials or monuments. The word is built from a primitive root and highlights individuality and honor. There is a mention of its use in relation to false gods, which is forbidden.
שֵׁם 864 n.m. name (√ unknown)
of river, beasts, city, i.e. exact designation of it
usu. of pers.
= reputation
esp. as giving a man a kind of posthumous life, esp. in his sons
name, as designation of God
of false gods, use forbidden
= memorial, monument
base
H8034 שֵׁם name (√ unknown)
8034 shem shame
a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea
of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064); an
appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by
implication honor, authority, character:--+ base,
(in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
see HEBREW for 07760
see HEBREW for 08064
שֵׁם (shem) — name.
1) name
1a) name
1b) reputation, fame, glory
1c) the Name (as designation of God)
1d) memorial, monument
Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Prep | N-ms | Suff — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncmsc/Sp1bs
שֶׁ֫קֶר (sheqer) refers to deception, falsehood, and disappointment. It encompasses various forms of deceit, including fraud and wrongful testimony. The word is built from the root associated with untruths and can imply sham or lying. It is used in contexts involving false prophets and general dishonesty.
שֶׁ֫קֶר 113 n.m. deception, disappointment, falsehood
deception, what deceives, disappoints, and betrays one
deceit, fraud, wrong
injurious falsehood, in testimony
falsity, of false or self-deceived prophets
lie, falsehood, in gen.
base
H8267 שֶׁ֫קֶר deception, disappointment, falsehood . deception, what deceives, disappoints, and betrays one
. deceit, fraud, wrong
. injurious falsehood, in testimony
. falsity, of false or self-deceived prophets
. lie, falsehood, in gen.
8267 sheqer sheh'-ker
from 8266; an untruth; by implication, a sham (often
adverbial):--without a cause, deceit(-ful),
false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, + lie, lying, vain
(thing), wrongfully.
see HEBREW for 08266
שֶׁ֫קֶר (she.qer) — deception.
1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood
1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one)
1b) deceit, fraud, wrong
1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb)
1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony)
1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely
1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets)
1e) lie, falsehood (in general)
1e1) false tongue
1f) in vain
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
fols'-hood.
See LYING.
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אָמַר (amar) is a Hebrew verb meaning 'to say' or 'to utter,' with a broad range of uses including to promise, command, or even boast. It appears in various forms, such as in the Qal (to say), Niphal (to be told), and Hiphil (to avow). The entries highlight its versatility in both spoken and internal contexts, though no specific verse is noted.
אָמַר 5287 vb. utter, say
Qal
Say
Say in the heart (= think)
Promise
Command (esp. late)
Niph. be said, told
Hiph. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
Hithp. act proudly, boast
base
H559 אָמַר utter, say .. Say
. Say in the heart (= think)
. Promise
. Command (esp. late)
. be said, told
. avow, avouch (lit. cause to declare)
. act proudly, boast
559 'amar aw-mar'
a primitive root; to say (used with great
latitude):--answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call,
certify, challenge, charge, + (at the, give) command(-ment),
commune, consider, declare, demand, X desire, determine, X
expressly, X indeed, X intend, name, X plainly, promise,
publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), X still, X
suppose, talk, tell, term, X that is, X think, use (speech),
utter, X verily, X yet.
אָמַר (a.mar) — to say.
1) to say, speak, utter
1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend
1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called
1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly
1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch
Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
HR/Vqcc — Preposition · verb qal infinitive construct commonHR/Vqcc
The Hebrew word חָלַם (chalam) has two primary meanings: to be healthy or strong, and to dream. It can refer to physical health or restoration in the Hiphil form, while the Qal form encompasses ordinary, prophetic, and false dreams. The entries indicate a connection between health and dreaming, but do not show any significant disagreement among the lexicons.
[חָלַם] vb. be healthy, strong
Qal their young are healthy
Hiph. and restore me to health
base
חָלַם vb. dream
Qal dream
Hiph. dream
base
H2492a חָלַם be healthy, strong .their young are healthy
. and restore me to health
H2492b חָלַם dream
2492 chalam khaw-lam'
a primitive root; properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by
implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through
the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream:--(cause to)
dream(-er), be in good liking, recover.
חָלַם (cha.lam) — be healthy.
1) to be healthy, be strong
1a) (Qal) to be healthy
1b) (Hiphil) to restore to health
חָלַם (cha.lam) — to dream.
1) to dream
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to dream (ordinary)
1a2) to dream (prophetic)
1a3) to dream (of false prophets)
1b) (Hiphil) to dream
V-Qal-Perf-1cs — Verb · Qal · perfect first person common singularHVqp1cs
The Hebrew word חָלַם (chalam) has two primary meanings: to be healthy or strong, and to dream. It can refer to physical health or restoration in the Hiphil form, while the Qal form encompasses ordinary, prophetic, and false dreams. The entries indicate a connection between health and dreaming, but do not show any significant disagreement among the lexicons.
[חָלַם] vb. be healthy, strong
Qal their young are healthy
Hiph. and restore me to health
base
חָלַם vb. dream
Qal dream
Hiph. dream
base
H2492a חָלַם be healthy, strong .their young are healthy
. and restore me to health
H2492b חָלַם dream
2492 chalam khaw-lam'
a primitive root; properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by
implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through
the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream:--(cause to)
dream(-er), be in good liking, recover.
חָלַם (cha.lam) — be healthy.
1) to be healthy, be strong
1a) (Qal) to be healthy
1b) (Hiphil) to restore to health
חָלַם (cha.lam) — to dream.
1) to dream
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to dream (ordinary)
1a2) to dream (prophetic)
1a3) to dream (of false prophets)
1b) (Hiphil) to dream
V-Qal-Perf-1cs — Verb · Qal · perfect first person common singularHVqp1cs
