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Jeremiah 12:17 net — But I will completely uproot and destroy any of those nations that will not pay heed,’” says the LORD.

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"But I will completely uproot and destroy any of those nations that will not pay heed,’” says the LORD."

— Jeremiah 12:17, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 12 — Context

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“I, the LORD, also have something to say concerning the wicked nations who surround my land and have attacked and plundered the land that I gave to my people as a permanent possession. I say:‘I will uproot the people of those nations from their land and I will free the people of Judah who have been taken there.

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But after I have uprooted the people of those nations, I will relent and have pity on them. I will restore the people of each of those nations to their own lands and to their own country.

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But they must make sure to learn to follow the religious practices of my people. Once they taught my people to swear their oaths using the name of the god Baal. But then, they must swear oaths using my name, saying,“As surely as the LORD lives, I swear.” If they do these things, then they will be included among the people I call my own.

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But I will completely uproot and destroy any of those nations that will not pay heed,’” says the LORD.

Jeremiah 12:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 12:17 say?
Jeremiah 12:17 in the NET Bible reads: “But I will completely uproot and destroy any of those nations that will not pay heed,’” 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 (NET): “But I will completely uproot and destroy any of those nations that will not pay heed,’” 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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