Jeremiah 10:8 web — But they are together brutish and foolish: the instruction of idols! it is but a stock.

World English Bible

"But they are together brutish and foolish: the instruction of idols! it is but a stock."

— Jeremiah 10:8, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 10 — Context

5

They are like a palm tree, of turned work, and don't speak: they must be carried, because they can't go. Don't be afraid of them; for they can't do evil, neither is it in them to do good."

6

There is none like you, Yahweh; you are great, and your name is great in might.

7

Who should not fear you, King of the nations? For it appertains to you; because among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their royal estate, there is none like you.

8

But they are together brutish and foolish: the instruction of idols! it is but a stock.

9

There is silver beaten into plates, which is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz, the work of the artificer and of the hands of the goldsmith; blue and purple for their clothing; they are all the work of skillful men.

10

But Yahweh is the true God; he is the living God, and an everlasting King: at his wrath the earth trembles, and the nations are not able to withstand his indignation.

11

You shall say this to them: The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, these shall perish from the earth, and from under the heavens.

Jeremiah 10:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 10:8 say?
Jeremiah 10:8 in the World English Bible reads: “But they are together brutish and foolish: the instruction of idols! it is but a stock.”
Where is Jeremiah 10:8 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 10:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 10, verse 8.
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 10:8.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 10:8 in?
Jeremiah 10:8 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 10:8?
Jeremiah 10:8 reads (WEB): “But they are together brutish and foolish: the instruction of idols! it is but a stock.” 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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