Jeremiah 12:7 web — I have forsaken my house, I have cast off my heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her…

World English Bible

"I have forsaken my house, I have cast off my heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies."

— Jeremiah 12:7, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 12 — Context

4

How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of the whole country wither? for the wickedness of those who dwell therein, the animals are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He shall not see our latter end.

5

If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? and though in a land of peace you are secure, yet how will you do in the pride of the Jordan?

6

For even your brothers, and the house of your father, even they have dealt treacherously with you; even they have cried aloud after you: don't believe them, though they speak beautiful words to you.

7

I have forsaken my house, I have cast off my heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.

8

My heritage is become to me as a lion in the forest: she has uttered her voice against me; therefore I have hated her.

9

Is my heritage to me as a speckled bird of prey? are the birds of prey against her all around? Go, assemble all the animals of the field, bring them to devour.

10

Many shepherds have destroyed my vineyard, they have trodden my portion under foot, they have made my pleasant portion a desolate wilderness.

Jeremiah 12:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 12:7 say?
Jeremiah 12:7 in the World English Bible reads: “I have forsaken my house, I have cast off my heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.”
Where is Jeremiah 12:7 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 12:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 12, verse 7.
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 12:7.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 12:7 in?
Jeremiah 12:7 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 12:7?
Jeremiah 12:7 reads (WEB): “I have forsaken my house, I have cast off my heritage; I have given the dearly beloved of my soul into the hand of her enemies.” 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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