Jeremiah 13:5 nasb — So I went and hid it by the Euphrates, as the LORD had commanded me.

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"So I went and hid it by the Euphrates, as the LORD had commanded me."

— Jeremiah 13:5, NASB

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KJV
“So I went, and hid it by Euphrates, as the Lord commanded me.”
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ASV
“So I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as Jehovah commanded me. ”
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WEB
“So I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as Yahweh commanded me.”
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NET
“So I went and buried them at Perath as the LORD had ordered me to do.”
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DRB
“And I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as the Lord had commanded me.”
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BBE
“So I went and put it in a secret place by Parah, as the Lord had said to me.”
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KJVA
“So I went, and hid it by Euphrates, as the Lord commanded me.”
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Jeremiah 13 — Context

So I bought the waistband in accordance with the word of the LORD and put it around my waist.

Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time, saying,

"Take the waistband that you have bought, which is around your waist, and arise, go to the Euphrates and hide it there in a crevice of the rock."

So I went and hid it by the Euphrates, as the LORD had commanded me.

After many days the LORD said to me, "Arise, go to the Euphrates and take from there the waistband which I commanded you to hide there."

Then I went to the Euphrates and dug, and I took the waistband from the place where I had hidden it; and lo, the waistband was ruined, it was totally worthless.

Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Jeremiah 13:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 13:5 say?

Jeremiah 13:5 in the NASB reads: “So I went and hid it by the Euphrates, as the LORD had commanded me.”

Where is Jeremiah 13:5 in the Bible?

Jeremiah 13:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 13, verse 5.

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 13:5.

What translation should I read Jeremiah 13:5 in?

Jeremiah 13:5 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 13:5?

Jeremiah 13:5 reads (NASB): “So I went and hid it by the Euphrates, as the LORD had commanded me.” 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 13:5 nasb — So I went and hid it by the Euphrates, as the LORD had commanded me.

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