Verse 10

They say to the seers, 'See no more visions!' and to the prophets, 'Give us no more visions of what is right! Tell us pleasant things, prophesy illusions.'

Other Translations

  • GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

    De sier til seerne: «Se ikke!», og til profetene: «Profeter ikke sannheten til oss; tal til oss behagelige ting, profeter for eksempel noe annet.»

  • Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

    De som sier til seerne, 'Se ikke,' og til profetene, 'Profeter ikke for oss rette ting, tal smigrende ting for oss, profeter falskheter.'

  • Norsk King James

    Som sier til seerne: Se ikke; og til profetene: Profetér ikke det som er rett for oss, men profeter løgner; tal til oss om ting som behager.

  • Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

    som sier til seerne: 'Dere skal ikke se,' og til profetene: 'Profetér ikke for oss det som er rett, tal behagelige ting, profetér svik!'

  • Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

    De sier til seerne: 'Se ikke,' og til de som får syner: 'Dere skal ikke se det som er rett for oss. Tal smigre til oss, spå illusjoner.'

  • Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

    Som sier til seerne, Se ikke; og til profetene, Profeter ikke for oss rette ting, tal til oss glatte ting, profeter bedrag:

  • o3-mini KJV Norsk

    De sier til synsmennene: «Se ikke», og til profetene: «Forkynn oss ikke sanne ord; tal behagelige ord, profetiser bedrag.»

  • En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

    Som sier til seerne, Se ikke; og til profetene, Profeter ikke for oss rette ting, tal til oss glatte ting, profeter bedrag:

  • Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

    De sier til seere: 'Se ikke', og til profeter: 'Profeter ikke sanne ting for oss; tal smigrende ting, profeter illyrikiasjoner.'

  • GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

    De sier til seerne, 'Se ikke,' og til de som har syner, 'Se ikke for oss det som er rett, tal til oss smigrende ord, se bedragerier.'

  • Original Norsk Bibel 1866

    som sige til Seerne: I skulle ikke see, og til Skuerne: I skulle ikke skue os de Ting, som ere rette; siger os smigrende (Ord), skuer bedragelige Ting;

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

  • KJV 1769 norsk

    Som sier til seerne: 'Se ikke!' og til profetene: 'Profetér ikke rett for oss, tal smigrende ting, profetér svik.'

  • KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

    Who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Do not prophesy to us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

  • Norsk oversettelse av Webster

    De som sier til seerne, "Se ikke;" og til profetene, "Profeter ikke det rette for oss, tal slettferdigheter, profeter falskheter,

  • Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

    De sier til seerne, 'Se ikke', Og til profetene, 'Profeter ikke sanne ting for oss, Snakk til oss om glatte ting, profeter illusjoner.

  • Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

    De sier til seerne: 'Se ikke!' og til profetene: 'Profeter ikke rett til oss; tal glatt for oss, profeter bedrageri.'

  • Norsk oversettelse av BBE

    Som sier til seerne: Se ikke; og til profetene: Gi oss ikke bud om sannheten, men si falske ting som gir oss glede:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    They darre saye to the prophetes: Intromitte youre selues with nothinge, and vnto ye Soythsayers: tell us of nothinge for to come, but speake frendly wordes vnto vs, and preach vs false thinges.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Which say vnto the Seers, See not: and to the Prophets, Prophecie not vnto vs right things: but speake flattering things vnto vs: prophecie errours.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For they say vnto the seers, see not, and to them that be cleare of iudgement, loke not out right thinges for vs: but speake fayre wordes vnto vs, loke out errours.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    who tell the seers, "Don't see;" and to the prophets, "Don't prophesy to us right things, speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits,

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Who have said to seers, `Ye do not see,' And to prophets, `Ye do not prophesy to us Straightforward things, Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    that say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits,

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Who say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Do not give us word of what is true, but say false things to give us pleasure:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    who tell the seers, "Don't see!" and to the prophets, "Don't prophesy to us right things. Tell us pleasant things. Prophesy deceits.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    They say to the visionaries,“See no more visions!” and to the seers,“Don’t relate messages to us about what is right! Tell us nice things; relate deceptive messages.

Referenced Verses

  • Amos 7:13 : 13 'But never again prophesy at Bethel, for it is the king's sanctuary and the temple of the kingdom.'
  • Jer 11:21 : 21 Therefore, this is what the LORD says concerning the men of Anathoth, who seek your life and say, ‘Do not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hands.’
  • Rom 16:18 : 18 For such people are not serving our Lord Christ but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery, they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting.
  • Amos 2:12 : 12 But you made the Nazirites drink wine and commanded the prophets, saying, 'Do not prophesy.'
  • Ezek 13:7-9 : 7 Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you say, ‘Thus says the LORD,’ but I have not spoken? 8 Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have spoken falsehood and seen lies, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD. 9 My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and utter lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of my people, nor be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD. 10 Because they have misled my people by saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and because when a flimsy wall is built, they plaster it over with whitewash,
  • Jer 23:17 : 17 They keep saying to those who despise the LORD, ‘The LORD says you will have peace.’ And to everyone who walks in the stubbornness of his heart they say, ‘No harm will come to you.’
  • Jer 23:26-29 : 26 How long will this continue in the hearts of the prophets who prophesy falsehood, these prophets of deceit in their own hearts? 27 They plan to make My people forget My name through their dreams, which they tell to one another, just as their fathers forgot My name because of Baal. 28 Let the prophet who has a dream recount his dream, but let the one who has My word speak it faithfully. For what is straw compared to grain? declares the LORD. 29 Is not My word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that shatters a rock?
  • Jer 26:11 : 11 Then the priests and the prophets said to the officials and to all the people, 'This man deserves the death sentence, for he has prophesied against this city as you have heard with your own ears.'
  • Jer 26:20-23 : 20 Now there was another man who prophesied in the name of the LORD, Uriah son of Shemaiah from Kiriath-jearim. He prophesied against this city and this land in words exactly like those of Jeremiah. 21 When King Jehoiakim, all his mighty men, and all the officials heard his words, the king sought to put him to death. But Uriah heard about it, and he was afraid, so he fled and went to Egypt. 22 Then King Jehoiakim sent men to Egypt: Elnathan son of Achbor and some others went with him. 23 They brought Uriah out of Egypt and took him to King Jehoiakim, who had him struck down with the sword and threw his body into the burial place of the common people.
  • Jer 29:27 : 27 Now why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who has been prophesying to you?
  • Jer 38:4 : 4 The officials said to the king, "This man must be put to death, because he is discouraging the soldiers who remain in the city and all the people by speaking these words to them. He is not seeking the welfare of this people, but only their harm."
  • Mic 2:6 : 6 'Do not preach,' they preach. 'Do not preach about such things; disgrace will not overtake us.'
  • Mic 2:11 : 11 If someone full of wind and deceit lies and says, 'I will preach to you about wine and strong drink,' that would be just the preacher for this people!
  • John 7:7 : 7 'The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify about it that its works are evil.'
  • John 8:45 : 45 But because I tell you the truth, you do not believe me.
  • Acts 4:17 : 17 But to prevent this from spreading any further among the people, let us warn them not to speak to anyone in this name again.
  • Acts 5:28 : 28 We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name, didn’t we? Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.
  • 1 Kgs 21:20 : 20 Ahab said to Elijah, 'So, have you found me, my enemy?' 'I have found you,' he answered, 'because you have devoted yourself to doing evil in the eyes of the LORD.'
  • 1 Kgs 22:8-9 : 8 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'There is still one man through whom we can inquire of the LORD, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, only bad. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.' Jehoshaphat replied, 'The king should not say such a thing.' 9 So the king of Israel called an officer and said, 'Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.' 10 The king of Israel and Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, were sitting on their thrones, dressed in their royal robes, at the threshing floor at the entrance to the gate of Samaria, while all the prophets were prophesying in front of them. 11 Now Zedekiah son of Chenaanah had made iron horns, and he declared, 'This is what the LORD says: With these, you will gore the Arameans until they are completely destroyed.' 12 And all the prophets were prophesying the same, saying, 'Go up to Ramoth Gilead and triumph, for the LORD will give it into the hand of the king.' 13 The messenger who went to summon Micaiah said to him, 'Behold, all the prophets are declaring good things to the king with one voice. Please let your word agree with theirs and say something favorable.'
  • 1 Kgs 22:27 : 27 And say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water of affliction until I return safely.’
  • 2 Chr 16:10 : 10 Asa was angry with the seer and put him in prison because he was enraged over this. At the same time, Asa oppressed some of the people.
  • 2 Chr 18:7-9 : 7 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'There is still one man we can inquire of the LORD through, but I hate him because he never prophesies anything good about me, only bad. His name is Micaiah son of Imlah.' Jehoshaphat said, 'The king should not say such things.' 8 So the king of Israel called one of his officials and said, 'Quickly bring Micaiah son of Imlah.' 9 The king of Israel and Jehoshaphat king of Judah, dressed in their royal robes, were sitting on their thrones at the threshing floor by the entrance of the gate of Samaria, and all the prophets were prophesying before them. 10 Zedekiah son of Chenaanah had made iron horns and declared, 'This is what the LORD says: With these you will gore the Arameans until they are destroyed.' 11 All the other prophets were prophesying the same, saying, 'Go up to Ramoth Gilead and be victorious, for the LORD will give it into the king's hand.' 12 The messenger who had gone to summon Micaiah said to him, 'Look, the other prophets are all in agreement, predicting success for the king. Let your word be like theirs and speak favorably.' 13 But Micaiah said, 'As surely as the LORD lives, I will say whatever my God says to me.' 14 When Micaiah arrived, the king asked him, 'Micaiah, shall we go to war against Ramoth Gilead, or should I refrain?' 'Attack and be victorious,' he answered, 'for they will be given into your hand.' 15 The king said to him, 'How many times must I make you swear to tell me nothing but the truth in the name of the LORD?' 16 Then Micaiah said, 'I saw all Israel scattered on the hills like sheep without a shepherd, and the LORD said, "These people have no master; let each one go home in peace."' 17 The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, 'Didn't I tell you that he never prophesies anything good about me, but only bad?' 18 Micaiah continued, 'Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, with all the host of heaven standing on his right and on his left.' 19 And the LORD said, 'Who will entice Ahab king of Israel into attacking Ramoth Gilead and going to his death there?' One suggested this, and another that. 20 Finally, a spirit came forward, stood before the LORD, and said, 'I will entice him.' 'By what means?' the LORD asked. 21 He said, 'I will go and be a lying spirit in the mouths of all his prophets.' The LORD said, 'You will succeed in enticing him. Go and do it.' 22 So now the LORD has put a lying spirit in the mouths of these prophets of yours. The LORD has decreed disaster for you. 23 Then Zedekiah son of Kenaanah went up and slapped Micaiah in the face. 'Which way did the Spirit of the LORD go when he left me to speak to you?' he asked. 24 Micaiah replied, 'You will find out on the day you go to hide in an inner room.' 25 The king of Israel then ordered, 'Take Micaiah and send him back to Amon, the ruler of the city, and to Joash, the king's son.' 26 And say, "This is what the king says: Put this man in prison and give him nothing but bread and water until I return safely." 27 Micaiah declared, 'If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.' Then he added, 'Mark my words, all you people!'
  • 2 Chr 24:19-21 : 19 The Lord sent prophets among them to bring them back to Him, but though the prophets testified against them, they refused to listen. 20 Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada the priest. Standing above the people, he said to them, 'This is what God says: Why do you disobey the Lord's commands and bring about your own failure? Because you have forsaken the Lord, He has also forsaken you.' 21 But they conspired against him, and at the king's command, they stoned him to death in the courtyard of the house of the Lord.
  • 2 Chr 25:16 : 16 While the prophet was still speaking, Amaziah said to him, 'Have we made you the king's counselor? Stop! Why should you be struck down?' The prophet stopped but said, 'I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have not listened to my advice.'
  • Jer 5:31 : 31 The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. And My people love it this way. But what will you do in the end?
  • Jer 6:13-14 : 13 For from the least to the greatest, all are greedy for unjust gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit. 14 They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious, saying, 'Peace, peace,' when there is no peace.
  • Jer 8:10-11 : 10 Therefore, I will give their wives to others and their fields to new owners. From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit. 11 They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.
  • Ezek 13:18-22 : 18 Say, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the women who sew magic bands for all wrists and make veils for the heads of people of every height to ensnare lives. Will you hunt down the lives of my people but preserve your own? 19 You have profaned me among my people for handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. By lying to my people, who listen to lies, you have killed those who should not have died and spared those who should not live. 20 Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against your magic bands with which you hunt lives like birds, and I will tear them from your arms. I will free the people that you have ensnared like birds. 21 I will tear off your veils and rescue my people from your hands, and they will no longer be prey in your hands. Then you will know that I am the LORD. 22 Because you disheartened the righteous with your lies when I had not caused them grief, and because you encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways to save their lives,
  • Gal 4:16 : 16 So now, have I become your enemy because I am telling you the truth?
  • 1 Thess 2:15-16 : 15 They killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and they drove us out. They do not please God and are hostile to everyone. 16 They forbid us to speak to the Gentiles so that they may be saved. In this way, they constantly fill up the measure of their sins. But the wrath of God has come upon them fully.
  • Rev 11:7 : 7 When they have completed their testimony, the beast that rises from the abyss will wage war with them, conquer them, and kill them.