ירמיהו, פרק כ״ח, פסוק ט״ו

The confrontation between the prophets reaches a critical turning point. Jeremiah addresses Hananiah with a sharp and decisive tone, bringing their public clash to a head. He directly confronts him with a severe accusation, declaring that God never actually sent him to speak to the nation.

The core of this heavy charge is the damage done to the public. By delivering a fabricated message, Hananiah actively caused the people to place their hope and reliance on a completely false promise [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].