Jeremiah 11:2

Jeremiah 11:1 bbe — The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,

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"The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,"

— Jeremiah 11:1, Bible in Basic English

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“The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,”
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“The word that came to Jeremiah from Jehovah, saying, ”
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Jeremiah 11 — Context

The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,

Give ear to the words of this agreement, and say to the men of Judah and to the people of Jerusalem,

The Lord, the God of Israel, has said, Let that man be cursed who does not give ear to the words of this agreement,

To the order which I gave your fathers on the day when I took them out of the land of Egypt, out of the oven of iron, saying, Give ear to my voice, and do all the orders I have given you: so you will be my people, and I will be your God:

Jeremiah 11:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 11:1 say?

Jeremiah 11:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,”

Where is Jeremiah 11:1 in the Bible?

Jeremiah 11:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 11, verse 1.

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 11:1.

What translation should I read Jeremiah 11:1 in?

Jeremiah 11:1 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 11:1?

Jeremiah 11:1 reads (BBE): “The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,” 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.

Jeremiah 11:1 bbe — The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,

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