Jeremiah 29:8-9

Jeremiah 29:8-9

[8] For thus saith  the LORD  of hosts,  the God  of Israel;  Let not your prophets  and your diviners,  that be in the midst  of you, deceive  you, neither hearken  to your dreams  which ye cause to be dreamed.  [9] For they prophesy  falsely  unto you in my name:  I have not sent  them, saith  the LORD. 

What does Jeremiah 29:8-9 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The Lord instructed the exiles not to let the "prophets" among them deceive them into thinking that the captivity would be short. Such predictions were not from Him.