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Jeremiah 12:16

Jeremiah 12:17 nasb — "But if they will not listen, then I will uproot that nation, uproot and destroy it," declares the LORD.

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""But if they will not listen, then I will uproot that nation, uproot and destroy it," declares the LORD."

— Jeremiah 12:17, NASB

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Jeremiah 12 — Context

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Thus says the LORD concerning all My wicked neighbors who strike at the inheritance with which I have endowed My people Israel, "Behold I am about to uproot them from their land and will uproot the house of Judah from among them.

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"And it will come about that after I have uprooted them, I will again have compassion on them; and I will bring them back, each one to his inheritance and each one to his land.

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"Then if they will really learn the ways of My people, to swear by My name, 'As the LORD lives,' even as they taught My people to swear by Baal, they will be built up in the midst of My people.

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"But if they will not listen, then I will uproot that nation, uproot and destroy it," declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 12:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 12:17 say?
Jeremiah 12:17 in the NASB reads: “"But if they will not listen, then I will uproot that nation, uproot and destroy it," declares 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 (NASB): “"But if they will not listen, then I will uproot that nation, uproot and destroy it," declares 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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