# Connecting Statement:

Yahweh continues to deliver his message about the false prophets and priests that he began in [Jeremiah 23:9](../23/09.md) and completes in [Jeremiah 23:40](./40.md).

# 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/jit/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](../14/14.md). (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/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/jit/figs-explicit]])