Jeremías 29:29

29 El sacerdote Sofonías leyó esta carta al profeta Jeremías.

Jeremías 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.

Jeremías 29:29 In-Context

27 ¿Por qué, pues, no has reprendido a Jeremías de Anatot, que entre ustedes se hace pasar por profeta?

28 Resulta que él nos envió un mensaje a Babilonia, el cual decía: ‘La deportación va a durar mucho tiempo; así que construyan casas, y habítenlas; planten huertos y coman de su fruto’”».

29 El sacerdote Sofonías leyó esta carta al profeta Jeremías.

30 Entonces vino a Jeremías la palabra del SEÑOR:

31 «Comunícales a todos los deportados que así dice el SEÑOR acerca de Semaías de Nejelán: “Puesto que Semaías les ha profetizado sin que yo lo haya enviado, y les ha hecho confiar en una mentira,