Jeremiah 14:2 web — Judah mourns, and its gates languish, they sit in black on the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up.

World English Bible

"Judah mourns, and its gates languish, they sit in black on the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up."

— Jeremiah 14:2, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 14 — Context

1

The word of Yahweh that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought.

2

Judah mourns, and its gates languish, they sit in black on the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up.

3

Their nobles send their little ones to the waters: they come to the cisterns, and find no water; they return with their vessels empty; they are disappointed and confounded, and cover their heads.

4

Because of the ground which is cracked, because no rain has been in the land, the plowmen are disappointed, they cover their heads.

5

Yes, the hind also in the field calves, and forsakes [her young], because there is no grass.

Jeremiah 14:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 14:2 say?
Jeremiah 14:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Judah mourns, and its gates languish, they sit in black on the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up.”
Where is Jeremiah 14:2 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 14:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 14, verse 2.
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 14:2.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 14:2 in?
Jeremiah 14:2 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 14:2?
Jeremiah 14:2 reads (WEB): “Judah mourns, and its gates languish, they sit in black on the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up.” 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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