Jérémie 29:29

29 Sophonie, le sacrificateur, lut cette lettre en présence de Jérémie, le prophète. -

Jérémie 29:29 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 29:29

And Zephaniah the priest read this letter
Of Shemaiah's to him, and the other priests: in the ears of Jeremiah the prophet:
whether out of good will, to let him know who were his enemies abroad; or out of ill will, to stir up the people against him; or in pretence of proceeding equitably with him; not taking him up, and punishing him before he brought the accusation and charge against him; and acquainted him who were his accusers, and what evidence there was, and heard what he had to say in his own defence whether one or the other is uncertain; however, by this means Jeremiah came to the knowledge of Shemaiah's letter.

Jérémie 29:29 In-Context

27 Maintenant, pourquoi ne réprimes-tu pas Jérémie d'Anathoth, qui prophétise parmi vous,

28 qui nous a même envoyé dire à Babylone: Elle sera longue, la captivité; bâtissez des maisons, et habitez-les; plantez des jardins, et mangez-en les fruits! -

29 Sophonie, le sacrificateur, lut cette lettre en présence de Jérémie, le prophète. -

30 Et la parole de l'Eternel fut adressée à Jérémie, en ces mots:

31 Fais dire à tous les captifs: Ainsi parle l'Eternel sur Schemaeja, Néchélamite: Parce que Schemaeja vous prophétise, sans que je l'aie envoyé, et qu'il vous inspire une fausse confiance,