Jeremiah 1:11 cpdv — And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “What do you see, Jeremiah?” And I said, “I see a staff, keeping watch.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “What do you see, Jeremiah?” And I said, “I see a staff, keeping watch.” "

— Jeremiah 1:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 1 — Context

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You should not be afraid before their face. For I am with you, so that I may deliver you,” says the Lord.

9

And the Lord put forth his hand, and he touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me: “Behold, I have placed my words in your mouth.

10

Behold, today I have appointed you over nations and over kingdoms, so that you may root up, and pull down, and destroy, and scatter, and so that you may build and plant.”

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And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “What do you see, Jeremiah?” And I said, “I see a staff, keeping watch.”

12

And the Lord said to me: “You have seen well. For I will keep watch over my word, so that I may accomplish it.”

13

And the word of the Lord came to me a second time, saying, “What do you see?” And I said, “I see a cooking pot upon a fire, and its face is before the face of the north.”

14

And the Lord said to me: “From the north, an evil will spread over all the inhabitants of the earth.

Jeremiah 1:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 1:11 say?
Jeremiah 1:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “What do you see, Jeremiah?” And I said, “I see a staff, keeping watch.” ”
Where is Jeremiah 1:11 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 1:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 1, verse 11.
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 1:11.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 1:11 in?
Jeremiah 1:11 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 1:11?
Jeremiah 1:11 reads (CPDV): “And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “What do you see, Jeremiah?” And I said, “I see a staff, keeping watch.” ” 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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