Jeremiah 1:10 net — Know for certain that I hereby give you the authority to announce to nations and kingdoms that they will be uprooted an…

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"Know for certain that I hereby give you the authority to announce to nations and kingdoms that they will be uprooted and torn down, destroyed and demolished, rebuilt and firmly planted.”"

— Jeremiah 1:10, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 1 — Context

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The LORD said to me,“Do not say,‘I am too young.’ But go to whomever I send you and say whatever I tell you.

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Do not be afraid of those to whom I send you, for I will be with you to protect you,” says the LORD.

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Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me,“I will most assuredly give you the words you are to speak for me.

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Know for certain that I hereby give you the authority to announce to nations and kingdoms that they will be uprooted and torn down, destroyed and demolished, rebuilt and firmly planted.”

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Visions Confirming Jeremiah’s Call and Commission Later the LORD’s message came to me,“What do you see, Jeremiah?” I answered,“I see a branch of an almond tree.”

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Then the LORD said,“You have observed correctly. This means I am watching to make sure my threats are carried out.”

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The LORD’s message came to me a second time,“What do you see?” I answered,“I see a pot of boiling water; it is tipped away from the north.”

Jeremiah 1:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 1:10 say?
Jeremiah 1:10 in the NET Bible reads: “Know for certain that I hereby give you the authority to announce to nations and kingdoms that they will be uprooted and torn down, destroyed and demolished, rebuilt and firmly planted.””
Where is Jeremiah 1:10 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 1:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 1, verse 10.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 1:10.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 1:10 in?
Jeremiah 1:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 1:10?
Jeremiah 1:10 reads (NET): “Know for certain that I hereby give you the authority to announce to nations and kingdoms that they will be uprooted and torn down, destroyed and demolished, rebuilt and firmly planted.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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