Jeremiah 1:7 nasb — But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a youth,' Because everywhere I send you, you shall go, And all that I comma…

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"But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a youth,' Because everywhere I send you, you shall go, And all that I command you, you shall speak."

— Jeremiah 1:7, NASB

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Jeremiah 1 — Context

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Now the word of the LORD came to me saying,

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"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations."

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Then I said, "Alas, Lord GOD! Behold, I do not know how to speak, Because I am a youth."

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But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a youth,' Because everywhere I send you, you shall go, And all that I command you, you shall speak.

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

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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.

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"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."

Jeremiah 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 1:7 say?
Jeremiah 1:7 in the NASB reads: “But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a youth,' Because everywhere I send you, you shall go, And all that I command you, you shall speak.”
Where is Jeremiah 1:7 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 1:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 1:7 in?
Jeremiah 1:7 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 1:7?
Jeremiah 1:7 reads (NASB): “But the LORD said to me, "Do not say, 'I am a youth,' Because everywhere I send you, you shall go, And all that I command you, you shall speak.” 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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