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Jeremiah 12:16

Jeremiah 12:17 kjv — But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.

King James Version

"But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the Lord. "

— Jeremiah 12:17, King James Version

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Jeremiah 12 — Context

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Thus saith the Lord against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.

15

And it shall come to pass, after that I have plucked them out I will return, and have compassion on them, and will bring them again, every man to his heritage, and every man to his land.

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And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The Lord liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.

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But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.

Jeremiah 12:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 12:17 say?
Jeremiah 12:17 in the King James Version reads: “But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith 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 (KJV): “But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith 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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