Jeremiah 14:6 kjva — And the wild asses did stand in the high places, they snuffed up the wind like dragons; their eyes did fail, because th…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the wild asses did stand in the high places, they snuffed up the wind like dragons; their eyes did fail, because there was no grass."

— Jeremiah 14:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 14 — Context

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And their nobles have sent their little ones to the waters: they came to the pits, and found no water; they returned with their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and covered their heads.

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Because the ground is chapt, for there was no rain in the earth, the plowmen were ashamed, they covered their heads.

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Yea, the hind also calved in the field, and forsook it, because there was no grass.

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And the wild asses did stand in the high places, they snuffed up the wind like dragons; their eyes did fail, because there was no grass.

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O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name’s sake: for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee.

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O the hope of Israel, the saviour thereof in time of trouble, why shouldest thou be as a stranger in the land, and as a wayfaring man that turneth aside to tarry for a night?

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Why shouldest thou be as a man astonied, as a mighty man that cannot save? yet thou, O Lord, art in the midst of us, and we are called by thy name; leave us not.

Jeremiah 14:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 14:6 say?
Jeremiah 14:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the wild asses did stand in the high places, they snuffed up the wind like dragons; their eyes did fail, because there was no grass.”
Where is Jeremiah 14:6 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 14:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 14, verse 6.
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 14:6.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 14:6 in?
Jeremiah 14:6 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 14:6?
Jeremiah 14:6 reads (KJVA): “And the wild asses did stand in the high places, they snuffed up the wind like dragons; their eyes did fail, because there was no grass.” 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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