Jeremiah 1:11 nasb — The word of the LORD came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a rod of an almond tree."

NASB

"The word of the LORD came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a rod of an almond tree.""

— Jeremiah 1:11, NASB

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Jeremiah 1 — Context

8

"Do not be afraid of them, For I am with you to deliver you," declares the LORD.

9

Then the LORD stretched out His hand and touched my mouth, and the LORD said to me, "Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.

10

"See, I have appointed you this day over the nations and over the kingdoms, To pluck up and to break down, To destroy and to overthrow, To build and to plant."

11

The word of the LORD came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a rod of an almond tree."

12

Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it."

13

The word of the LORD came to me a second time saying, "What do you see?" And I said, "I see a boiling pot, facing away from the north."

14

Then the LORD said to me, "Out of the north the evil will break forth on all the inhabitants of the land.

Jeremiah 1:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 1:11 say?
Jeremiah 1:11 in the NASB reads: “The word of the LORD came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a rod of an almond tree."”
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 (NASB): “The word of the LORD came to me saying, "What do you see, Jeremiah?" And I said, "I see a rod of an almond tree."” 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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