Jeremiah 13:23 nasb — "Can the Ethiopian change his skin Or the leopard his spots? Then you also can do good Who are accustomed to doing evil.

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""Can the Ethiopian change his skin Or the leopard his spots? Then you also can do good Who are accustomed to doing evil."

— Jeremiah 13:23, NASB

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“Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may you also do good, who are accustomed to do evil.”
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Jeremiah 13 — Context

"Lift up your eyes and see Those coming from the north. Where is the flock that was given you, Your beautiful sheep?

"What will you say when He appoints over you-- And you yourself had taught them-- Former companions to be head over you? Will not pangs take hold of you Like a woman in childbirth?

"If you say in your heart, 'Why have these things happened to me?' Because of the magnitude of your iniquity Your skirts have been removed And your heels have been exposed.

"Can the Ethiopian change his skin Or the leopard his spots? Then you also can do good Who are accustomed to doing evil.

"Therefore I will scatter them like drifting straw To the desert wind.

"This is your lot, the portion measured to you From Me," declares the LORD, "Because you have forgotten Me And trusted in falsehood.

"So I Myself have also stripped your skirts off over your face, That your shame may be seen.

Jeremiah 13:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 13:23 say?

Jeremiah 13:23 in the NASB reads: “"Can the Ethiopian change his skin Or the leopard his spots? Then you also can do good Who are accustomed to doing evil.”

Where is Jeremiah 13:23 in the Bible?

Jeremiah 13:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 13, verse 23.

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 13:23.

What translation should I read Jeremiah 13:23 in?

Jeremiah 13:23 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 13:23?

Jeremiah 13:23 reads (NASB): “"Can the Ethiopian change his skin Or the leopard his spots? Then you also can do good Who are accustomed to doing evil.” 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.

Jeremiah 13:23 nasb — "Can the Ethiopian change his skin Or the leopard his spots? Then you also can do good Who are accustomed to doing evil.

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