Jeremiah 27:14
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Therefore hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.”
דָּבָר
In Hebrew, dabar is not just a word spoken — it is a word that accomplishes something. God's dabar does not return empty. The psalmist says this word is a lamp to his feet — not a floodlight revealing everything ahead, but enough light for the next step. That is faith.
עָבַד
you will serve
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עָבַד
To serve, to work, to worship. Abad. You shall worship the LORD your God and Him only shall you serve. Worship and service are the same word in Hebrew.
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שָׁמַע
you listen
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שָׁמַע
To hear, to listen, to obey. Shema. Hear O Israel. In Hebrew to truly hear means to obey. God is looking for those who hear with the intention to do.
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מֶלֶךְ
the king of
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מֶלֶךְ
King. Melek. A ruler with supreme authority. The LORD is King forever and ever. Every earthly king is answerable to the King of kings.
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נָבָא
are prophesying
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נָבָא
to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
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שֶׁקֶר
falsehood
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שֶׁקֶר
an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
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