Trinity/After Pentecost · The Eighth Sunday after Trinity
Jeremiah 23:16-29
Against the False Prophets Who Speak Their Own Dreams
July 26, 2026
Overview & Insights
"Is not my word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?" (Jeremiah 23:29)
The Lord warns his people not to listen to prophets who fill them with false hope and speak visions of their own hearts rather than words from his mouth. He asks whether anyone can hide where he cannot see, since he fills heaven and earth, and contrasts the empty dream with his word that burns like fire and shatters rock.
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Commentary
Commentary on Jeremiah 23:23-29 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of the God who fills heaven and earth and the word that burns like fire against false dreams.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Jeremiah Chapter 23 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the false shepherds, false prophets, and the word like fire.
Jeremiah 23 Commentary Precept Austin
A deep gathering of word studies and cross references worked verse by verse through the oracle against the prophets.
Jeremiah 23:16 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the prophets who speak visions of their own minds in one place.
Jeremiah 23, Expository Notes StudyLight
Thomas Constable's expository notes on the condemnation of the false prophets and the word like a hammer.
Background & Word Study
Jeremiah 23 in Hebrew Sefaria
The Hebrew text with English alongside and traditional Jewish commentary links for the oracle against the prophets.
Jeremiah 23:16 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers, useful for dream, vision, and the word like fire.
Enter the Bible: Jeremiah Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Jeremiah, his times, and his conflict with false prophets.
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