Jer 27:14 | NET2full | STEP | ‘Do not listen to the prophets who are telling you that you do not need to serve the king of Babylon . For they are prophesying lies to you.

‏ Jeremiah 27:14

14 ‘Do not listen to the prophets who are telling you that you do not need to serve ^{▼▼tn The verb in this context is best taken as a negative obligatory imperfect. See IBHS 508 §31.4g for discussion and examples. See Exod 4:15 as an example of positive obligation.} the king of Babylon. For they are prophesying lies to you.