unfoldingWord_en_tn/jer/23/25.md

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Connecting Statement:

Yahweh continues to deliver his message about the false prophets and priests that he began in Jeremiah 23:9 and completes in Jeremiah 23:40.

prophesying deceit

The word "deceit" can be expressed as an adjective or an adverb. Alternate translation: "prophesying deceit things" or "prophesying deceitfully" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-abstractnouns)

in my name

This phrase refers to speaking with Yahweh's power and authority or as his representative. See how you translated this phrase in Jeremiah 14:14. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

I had a dream!

They meant that this dream was from God. This can be made explicit. Alternate translation: "I had a dream from Yahweh" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)