Jeremiah 10:15 bbe — They are nothing, a work of error: in the time of their punishment, destruction will overtake them.

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"They are nothing, a work of error: in the time of their punishment, destruction will overtake them."

— Jeremiah 10:15, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 10 — Context

12

He has made the earth by his power, he has made the world strong in its place by his wisdom, and by his wise design the heavens have been stretched out.

13

At the sound of his voice there is a massing of waters in the heavens, and he makes the mists go up from the ends of the earth; he makes the thunder-flames for the rain, and sends out the wind from his store-houses.

14

Then every man becomes like a beast without knowledge; every gold-worker is put to shame by the image he has made: for his metal image is deceit, and there is no breath in them.

15

They are nothing, a work of error: in the time of their punishment, destruction will overtake them.

16

The heritage of Jacob is not like these; for the maker of all things is his heritage: the Lord of armies is his name.

17

Get your goods together and go out of the land, O you who are shut up in the walled town.

18

For the Lord has said, I will send the people in flight like a stone from the land at this time, troubling them so that they will be conscious of it.

Jeremiah 10:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 10:15 say?
Jeremiah 10:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They are nothing, a work of error: in the time of their punishment, destruction will overtake them.”
Where is Jeremiah 10:15 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 10:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 10, verse 15.
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 10:15.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 10:15 in?
Jeremiah 10:15 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 10:15?
Jeremiah 10:15 reads (BBE): “They are nothing, a work of error: in the time of their punishment, destruction will overtake them.” 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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