Jeremiah 10:4 kjva — They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not."

— Jeremiah 10:4, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 10 — Context

1

Hear ye the word which the Lord speaketh unto you, O house of Israel:

2

Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

3

For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.

4

They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.

5

They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.

6

Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O Lord; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.

7

Who would not fear thee, O King of nations? for to thee doth it appertain: forasmuch as among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like unto thee.

Jeremiah 10:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 10:4 say?
Jeremiah 10:4 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.”
Where is Jeremiah 10:4 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 10:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 10, verse 4.
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 10:4.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 10:4 in?
Jeremiah 10:4 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 10:4?
Jeremiah 10:4 reads (KJVA): “They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.” 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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