ירמיהו, פרק כ״ט, פסוק ל״א

Jeremiah receives a command from God to broadcast a public denunciation to the exiled community in Babylon, aiming to expose a false prophet and dismantle the deceptive hopes he has been spreading. The instruction ensures that this warning is sent to the entire exiled population, leaving no one misinformed.

While the prophecy appears to address Shemaiah directly, it is actually spoken about him, serving as a public warning rather than a private conversation. The message highlights the severe nature of his actions, condemning him for fabricating visions from his own imagination despite never being sent by God. By offering these fabricated promises, he deeply misled the community, planting a dangerous and completely unfounded sense of security among the people [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].