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Jeremiah 12:16

Jeremiah 12:17 cpdv — But if they will not listen, I will uproot that nation unto utter destruction and perdition, says the Lord.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But if they will not listen, I will uproot that nation unto utter destruction and perdition, says the Lord.” "

— Jeremiah 12:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 12 — Context

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Thus says the Lord against all my wicked neighbors, who touch the inheritance that I have distributed to my people Israel: “Behold, I will root them out of their own land, and I will root the house of Judah out of their midst.

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And when I have rooted them out, I will turn back and take pity on them. And I will lead them back, one man to his inheritance, and another man to his land.

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And this shall be: if they are taught and they learn the ways of my people, so that they swear by my name, ‘As the Lord lives,’ just as they had taught my people to swear by Baal, then they will be built up in the midst of my people.

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But if they will not listen, I will uproot that nation unto utter destruction and perdition, says the Lord.”

Jeremiah 12:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 12:17 say?
Jeremiah 12:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But if they will not listen, I will uproot that nation unto utter destruction and perdition, says the Lord.” ”
Where is Jeremiah 12:17 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 12:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 12, verse 17.
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 12:17.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 12:17 in?
Jeremiah 12:17 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 12:17?
Jeremiah 12:17 reads (CPDV): “But if they will not listen, I will uproot that nation unto utter destruction and perdition, says the Lord.” ” 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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