Jeremiah 1:12 kjv — Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

King James Version

"Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it."

— Jeremiah 1:12, King James Version

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Jeremiah 1 — Context

9

Then the Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the Lord said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.

10

See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.

11

Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.

12

Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.

13

And the word of the Lord came unto me the second time, saying, What seest thou? And I said, I see a seething pot; and the face thereof is toward the north.

14

Then the Lord said unto me, Out of the north an evil shall break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land.

15

For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith the Lord; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entering of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah.

Jeremiah 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 1:12 say?
Jeremiah 1:12 in the King James Version reads: “Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.”
Where is Jeremiah 1:12 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 1:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 1, verse 12.
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 1:12.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 1:12 in?
Jeremiah 1:12 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 1:12?
Jeremiah 1:12 reads (KJV): “Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.” 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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