Jeremiah 23:11

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For both prophet and priest are profane; yes, in my house have I found their wickedness, said the LORD.

American King James Version (AKJV)

For both prophet and priest are profane; yes, in my house have I found their wickedness, said the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

for both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their wickedness, saith Jehovah.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

For the prophet as well as the priest is unclean; even in my house I have seen their evil-doing, says the Lord.

Webster's Revision

For both prophet and priest are profane; even in my house have I found their wickedness, saith the LORD.

World English Bible

for both prophet and priest are profane; yes, in my house have I found their wickedness, says Yahweh.

English Revised Version (ERV)

for both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their wickedness, saith the LORD.

Definitions for Jeremiah 23:11

Yea - Yes; certainly.

Clarke's Jeremiah 23:11 Bible Commentary

In my house - They had even introduced idolatry into the Temple of God!

Barnes's Jeremiah 23:11 Bible Commentary

For both prophet and priest are profane - While by their office they are consecrated to God, they have made themselves common and unholy by their sins. See Jeremiah 3:9 note.

Yea, in my house - This may refer to sins such as those of the sons of Eli 1 Samuel 2:22, or that they had defiled the temple by idolatrous rites.

Bible Search:
Powered by Bible Study Tools