Isaiah 30:10

Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:

Cross-reference

In Isaiah 29:10, God gives a spirit of deep sleep as judgment — the direct consequence of the people's demand for false prophecy.

Isaiah 28:15 shows people making lies their refuge — the same rejection of truth that leads them to demand smooth prophecies here.

In Jeremiah 23:26-29, God contrasts false prophets' lies with His true word like fire and hammer—refuting the smooth illusions demanded in Isaiah.

1 Kings 22:8-13 recounts Ahab hating Micaiah for truthful prophecy and preferring flattering false prophets — a direct parallel to 'speak smooth things'.

Jeremiah 26:11 shows priests and prophets demanding Jeremiah’s death for his true prophecy, reflecting the hostility toward truthful words.

Jeremiah 26:20-23 records Uriah prophesying similarly and being killed — the ultimate rejection of the true prophet's message.

Jeremiah 29:27 questions why Jeremiah was not rebuked, showing the expectation that true prophets be silenced — same demand as 'see not'.

In Jeremiah 38:4, officials call for Jeremiah’s death because his words demoralize — a clear parallel to rejecting the 'right' prophecy.

In Ezekiel 13:7-10, God condemns prophets who cry 'Peace' falsely—the same deceptive smooth talk the people in Isaiah demand.

Amos 2:12 Allusion

Amos 2:12 directly says 'you commanded the prophets, saying, Prophesy not' — an exact match to the demand in Isaiah 30:10.

Amos 7:13 Parallel

In Amos 7:12, Amaziah tells Amos to flee and not prophesy at Bethel — a direct command to stop speaking truth.

Micah 2:6 Parallel

In Micah 2:6, the same demand to stop prophesying appears — the people tell prophets not to prophesy, mirroring Isaiah's 'speak smooth things'.

Micah 2:11 Parallel

In Micah 2:11, the people would accept a preacher who promises wine and drink—directly mirroring their desire for smooth illusions.

John 8:45 Parallel

In John 8:45, Jesus says 'because I tell the truth, you do not believe me'—echoing Isaiah's people who reject truth for smooth words.

Acts 4:17 Parallel

Acts 4:17 shows the Sanhedrin threatening the apostles to stop speaking in Jesus' name — a New Testament parallel of silencing true prophecy.

Acts 5:28 Parallel

In Acts 5:28, the authorities again command the apostles not to teach — continuing the pattern of rejecting God's messengers.

In Romans 16:18, false teachers use smooth talk and flattery, just like the prophets in Isaiah who deceive the people with pleasant words.

In Galatians 4:16, Paul is opposed for telling the truth, just as Isaiah's audience rejected truthful prophecy.

1 Thessalonians 2:15 describes those who killed prophets and persecuted Paul — embodying the same hostility seen in Isaiah's audience.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:16, they forbid speaking to the Gentiles — a specific form of the silencing demanded in Isaiah 30:10.

In Jeremiah 11:21, the men of Anathoth threaten Jeremiah to stop prophesying in the Lord's name — a direct echo of 'prophesy not'.

In Jeremiah 8:11, the false prophets say 'Peace, peace' when there is none—exactly the 'smooth things' the people demand in Isaiah.

In 1 Kings 22:27, Micaiah is imprisoned for speaking truth — the persecution of a faithful prophet, echoing the rejection in Isaiah.

2 Chronicles 16:10 shows Asa imprisoning a seer for prophesying truth—direct illustration of the 'do not see' command.

In Jeremiah 6:13, the greed of prophets leads them to speak deceit — matching Isaiah's description of those who prophesy lies for favor.

In 2 Chronicles 18:7, Ahab says he hates Micaiah because he only prophesies evil—same desire for smooth words.

Jeremiah 5:31 describes false prophets and priests ruling by their own authority, and the people loving it — exactly 'speak smooth things'.

In 2 Chronicles 24:19-21, the people reject God's prophets and stone Zechariah — a direct parallel to those who tell seers to 'see not'.

In 2 Chronicles 25:16, Amaziah silences a prophet who warns him, mirroring the demand to stop prophesying what is right.

In Jeremiah 23:17, prophets assure the wicked 'no disaster shall come'—fulfilling the request for pleasant lies in Isaiah 30:10.

Amos 7:16 Parallel

Amos 7:16 has Amaziah saying 'Do not prophesy against Israel' — the same command to stop prophesying.

1 John 4:5 Parallel

1 John 4:5 says the world listens to false prophets — echoing the people's desire for smooth things from false prophets.

In 1 Kings 22:13, the messenger pressures Micaiah to speak favorably, echoing the demand for pleasant prophecies.

1 Thessalonians 2:5 Paul declares he never used flattery — a direct contrast to the flattery demanded here.

Acts 5:40 Parallel

Acts 5:40 has the leaders charging apostles not to speak in Jesus' name — a direct parallel to silencing God's messengers.

2 Chronicles 18:12 parallels the same story — Micaiah is urged to agree with the other prophets, mirroring the desire for flattering words.

Proverbs 17:4 says a wicked person listens to evil lips — directly parallel to those who demand pleasant lies rather than truth.

Jeremiah 4:10 laments that God's people were deceived with 'peace' — echoing the smooth words demanded here.

Amos 7:12 Parallel

Amos 7:12 records Amaziah telling Amos to prophesy elsewhere — a direct example of silencing a prophet.

Daniel 9:6 Parallel

In Daniel 9:6, the people confess they did not listen to God's prophets — directly paralleling the rejection of prophetic truth.

Ezekiel 22:28 describes prophets daubing with untempered mortar, divining lies — matching the deceit demanded here.

Ezekiel 13:10 says false prophets cry 'Peace' when there is none — the smooth deception demanded here.

Jeremiah 7:8 says 'ye trust in lying words' — exactly the deceit the people here demand from their prophets.

Jeremiah 36:29 records King Jehoiakim burning the prophetic scroll — a vivid example of rejecting true prophecy like here.

Jeremiah 8:5 describes people who 'hold fast deceit' and refuse to return — the same stubborn rejection of truth.

Jeremiah 23:31 rebukes prophets who falsely claim 'He saith' — the same false prophesying the people here encourage.

Jeremiah 14:14 condemns prophets who prophesy lies in God's name — precisely the false messages the people here want.

Luke 6:26 Parallel

Luke 6:26 warns that being spoken well of is a sign of false prophets — mirroring the demand for smooth words.

John 7:7 Parallel

In John 7:7, the world hates Jesus for testifying that its works are evil, while the people in Isaiah reject truth-tellers; same dynamic.

In 1 Kings 21:20, Ahab views Elijah as an enemy for speaking truth—matching the attitude of rejecting true prophecy.