Jer 23:32, Eze 22:28 | JFB | STEP | 32. Third class: inventors of lies: the climax, and worst of the three. lightness —wanton inventions ( ). not profit

Jeremiah 23:32

32. Third class: inventors of lies: the climax, and worst of the three.

lightness—wanton inventions (Zep 3:4).

not profit—that is, greatly injure.

Ezekiel 22:28

28. Referring to the false assurances of peace with which the prophets flattered the people, that they should not submit to the king of Babylon (see on Eze 13:10; Eze 21:29; Jer 6:14; 23:16, 17; 27:9, 10).