--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: So, without doubt, and much more, is the…" description: "\"“So, without doubt, and much more, is the speech of God (if there be any such thing as the speech of God) to be distinguished from that of the wisest o..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/303/jonathan-edwards-770_communication_so-without-doubt-and-much-more-is-the-sp_1254094.png" --- # So, without doubt, and much more, is the speech of God (if… ![“So, without doubt, and much more, is the speech of God (if there be any such thing as the speech of God) to be distinguished from that of the wisest of men; agreeable to Jer. xxiii. 28, 29. God having there been reproving the false prophets that prophesied in his name and pretended that what they…” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/303/jonathan-edwards-770_communication_so-without-doubt-and-much-more-is-the-sp_1254094.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/303/jonathan-edwards-770_communication_so-without-doubt-and-much-more-is-the-sp_1254094.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/303/jonathan-edwards-770_communication_so-without-doubt-and-much-more-is-the-sp_1254094.png) > ““So, without doubt, and much more, is the speech of God (if there be any such thing as the speech of God) to be distinguished from that of the wisest of men; agreeable to Jer. xxiii. 28, 29. God having there been reproving the false prophets that prophesied in his name and pretended that what they spake was his word, when indeed it was their own word, says, “The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the Lord. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?” 2.”” [Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jonathan-edwards/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God’s true word is distinguished from false prophets by its divine fire and hammer‑like power; true prophets speak faithfully, not their own words. **In simple terms:** God’s word is powerful and true, unlike false prophets. Key Takeaway Seek and trust authentic divine messages. Themes faith truth prophecy divine authority Mood reflective serious Type theological inspirational When to use this quote - preaching - personal study - church teaching - ethical decision‑making Key Concepts theology biblical exegesis spiritual discernment Questions to Reflect On - How do you discern true spiritual guidance? - What role does personal experience play in interpreting scripture? 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