Jeremiah 14:7 web — Though our iniquities testify against us, work for your name's sake, Yahweh; for our backslidings are many; we have sin…

World English Bible

"Though our iniquities testify against us, work for your name's sake, Yahweh; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you."

— Jeremiah 14:7, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 14 — Context

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

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

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The wild donkeys stand on the bare heights, they pant for air like jackals; their eyes fail, because there is no herbage.

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Though our iniquities testify against us, work for your name's sake, Yahweh; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you.

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You hope of Israel, its Savior in the time of trouble, why should you be as a foreigner in the land, and as a wayfaring man who turns aside to stay for a night?

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Why should you be like a scared man, as a mighty man who can't save? Yet you, Yahweh, are in the midst of us, and we are called by your name; don't leave us.

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Thus says Yahweh to this people, Even so have they loved to wander; they have not refrained their feet: therefore Yahweh does not accept them; now he will remember their iniquity, and visit their sins.

Jeremiah 14:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 14:7 say?
Jeremiah 14:7 in the World English Bible reads: “Though our iniquities testify against us, work for your name's sake, Yahweh; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you.”
Where is Jeremiah 14:7 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 14:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 14, verse 7.
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 14:7.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 14:7 in?
Jeremiah 14:7 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 14:7?
Jeremiah 14:7 reads (WEB): “Though our iniquities testify against us, work for your name's sake, Yahweh; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against you.” 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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