A frequent misinterpretation treats this verse as a wholesale rejection of all dreams or prophetic utterances, ignoring its specific condemnation of fabricated falsehoods by unauthorized speakers; others erroneously apply it to dismiss contemporary spiritual experiences outright without discernment, or overlook the historical context of corrupt prophets in Judah misleading the nation toward idolatry and complacency.
Jeremiah 23:31
King James Version (1769)
31 Behold, I am against the prophets, saith the Lord, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.
God vehemently opposes false prophets who invent dreams and propagate lies, leading His people into error through their superficial and reckless words; these impostors receive no divine commission, making their messages utterly unprofitable and harmful, emphasizing the need for authentic prophetic authority rooted in God's true sending.