Jeremiah 23:11
“For both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their wickedness, saith the LORD.”

What does Jeremiah 23:11 mean?
Jeremiah 23:11 (KJV) states, "For both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their wickedness, saith the Lord." This verse comes in the midst of a passage where the prophet Jeremiah is denouncing false prophets and priests who were leading the people of…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Corruption of the Sacred: A Call to Righteousness
In the landscape of prophetic scripture, Jeremiah stands as a voice of lamentation during a tumultuous era in Israel's history. The words of Jeremiah 23:11 resonate with urgency and foreboding: "For both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts humbled in Your presence, seeking Your forgiveness and mercy for our leaders, as well as for ourselves. As we reflect on Jeremiah 23:11, we are reminded that both prophet and priest have wandered from the path of…
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