Jeremiah 23:18

For who hath stood in the counsel of the LORD, and hath perceived and heard his word? who hath marked his word, and heard it?

For who hath stood in the counsel of the Lord? A reason is given why the false prophets should not be heeded; they have not stood in the counsels of Yahweh-an image from ministers present, in a standing posture, at councils of Eastern kings - (cf. ). The spiritual man alone has the privilege, as Abraham had (; ; Amos 3:17; ; .