Jeremiah 13:5 web — So I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as Yahweh commanded me.

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

— Jeremiah 13:5, World English Bible

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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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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 a belt according to the word of Yahweh, and put it on my waist.

The word of Yahweh came to me the second time, saying,

Take the belt that you have bought, which is on your waist, and arise, go to the Euphrates, and hide it there in a cleft of the rock.

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

It happened after many days, that Yahweh said to me, Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take the belt from there, which I commanded you to hide there.

Then I went to the Euphrates, and dug, and took the belt from the place where I had hidden it; and behold, the belt was marred, it was profitable for nothing.

Then the word of Yahweh 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 World English Bible reads: “So I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as Yahweh 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 (WEB): “So I went, and hid it by the Euphrates, as Yahweh 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.

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