Jeremiah 15:7 akjv — And I will fan them with a fan in the gates of the land; I will bereave them of children, I will destroy my people sinc…

American King James Version

"And I will fan them with a fan in the gates of the land; I will bereave them of children, I will destroy my people since they return not from their ways. "

— Jeremiah 15:7, American King James Version

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Jeremiah 15 — Context

4

And I will cause them to be removed into all kingdoms of the earth, because of Manasseh the son of Hezekiah king of Judah, for that which he did in Jerusalem.

5

For who shall have pity on you, O Jerusalem? or who shall bemoan you? or who shall go aside to ask how you do?

6

You have forsaken me, says the LORD, you are gone backward: therefore will I stretch out my hand against you, and destroy you; I am weary with repenting.

7

And I will fan them with a fan in the gates of the land; I will bereave them of children, I will destroy my people since they return not from their ways.

8

Their widows are increased to me above the sand of the seas: I have brought on them against the mother of the young men a spoiler at noonday: I have caused him to fall on it suddenly, and terrors on the city.

9

She that has borne seven languishes: she has given up the ghost; her sun is gone down while it was yet day: she has been ashamed and confounded: and the residue of them will I deliver to the sword before their enemies, says the LORD. ¶

10

Woe is me, my mother, that you have borne me a man of strife and a man of contention to the whole earth! I have neither lent on usury, nor men have lent to me on usury; yet every one of them does curse me.

Jeremiah 15:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 15:7 say?
Jeremiah 15:7 in the American King James Version reads: “And I will fan them with a fan in the gates of the land; I will bereave them of children, I will destroy my people since they return not from their ways. ”
Where is Jeremiah 15:7 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 15:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 15, 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 15:7.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 15:7 in?
Jeremiah 15:7 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 15:7?
Jeremiah 15:7 reads (AKJV): “And I will fan them with a fan in the gates of the land; I will bereave them of children, I will destroy my people since they return not from their ways. ” 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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