Jeremiah 23:18
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But which of them has stood in the council of the LORD to see and hear His word? Who has given heed to His word and obeyed it?
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In this chapter the prophet, in God's name, is dealing his reproofs and threatenings, I. Among the careless princes, or pastors of the people (Jer 23:1, Jer 23:2), yet promising to take care of the flock, which they had been wanting in their duty to (Jer 23:3-8). II. Among the wicked prophets and priests, whose bad character is here given at large in divers instances, especially their imposing upon the people with their pretended inspirations, at which the prophet is astonished, and for which they must expect to be punished (v. 9-32). III. Among the profane people, who ridiculed God's prophets and bantered them (Jer 23:33-40). When all have thus corrupted their way they must all expect to be told faithfully of it.
Open source ↗23:18-19 These prophets invented their messages (23:16); they had never been in the Lord’s presence, and none of them cared enough to listen to God’s instruction.
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But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.”
Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.
“For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.
Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”
No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.
Then Zedekiah son of Chenaanah went up, struck Micaiah in the face, and demanded, “Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when He departed from me to speak with you?”
The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.