Jeremiah 13:22 akjv — And if you say in your heart, Why come these things on me? For the greatness of your iniquity are your skirts discovere…

American King James Version

"And if you say in your heart, Why come these things on me? For the greatness of your iniquity are your skirts discovered, and your heels made bore. "

— Jeremiah 13:22, American King James Version

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Jeremiah 13 — Context

19

The cities of the south shall be shut up, and none shall open them: Judah shall be carried away captive all of it, it shall be wholly carried away captive.

20

Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given you, your beautiful flock?

21

What will you say when he shall punish you? for you have taught them to be captains, and as chief over you: shall not sorrows take you, as a woman in travail? ¶

22

And if you say in your heart, Why come these things on me? For the greatness of your iniquity are your skirts discovered, and your heels made bore.

23

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may you also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.

24

Therefore will I scatter them as the stubble that passes away by the wind of the wilderness.

25

This is your lot, the portion of your measures from me, says the LORD; because you have forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.

Jeremiah 13:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 13:22 say?
Jeremiah 13:22 in the American King James Version reads: “And if you say in your heart, Why come these things on me? For the greatness of your iniquity are your skirts discovered, and your heels made bore. ”
Where is Jeremiah 13:22 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 13:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 13, verse 22.
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 13:22.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 13:22 in?
Jeremiah 13:22 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 13:22?
Jeremiah 13:22 reads (AKJV): “And if you say in your heart, Why come these things on me? For the greatness of your iniquity are your skirts discovered, and your heels made bore. ” 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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