Jeremiah 23:33

"These people or a prophet or a priest may ask you, 'What is the burden of the LORD?' Then say to them, 'What burden? I will leave you, says the LORD.'

Jeremiah 23:33, Readable English Bible (READ)

Note: The Hebrew word for "burden" can also mean "message." The LORD is making a play on words.

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Previous · Jeremiah 23:32"Yes," says the LORD, "I am against those who prophesy false dreams. They tell them to lead my people the wrong way with their careless lies. I did not send… Next · Jeremiah 23:34A prophet or priest or anyone else may claim, 'This is the burden of the LORD.' I will punish that man and his family.