Jeremiah 16:2 web — You shall not take a wife, neither shall you have sons or daughters, in this place.

World English Bible

"You shall not take a wife, neither shall you have sons or daughters, in this place."

— Jeremiah 16:2, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 16 — Context

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The word of Yahweh came also to me, saying,

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You shall not take a wife, neither shall you have sons or daughters, in this place.

3

For thus says Yahweh concerning the sons and concerning the daughters who are born in this place, and concerning their mothers who bore them, and concerning their fathers who became the father of them in this land:

4

They shall die grievous deaths: they shall not be lamented, neither shall they be buried; they shall be as dung on the surface of the ground; and they shall be consumed by the sword, and by famine; and their dead bodies shall be food for the birds of the sky, and for the animals of the earth.

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For thus says Yahweh, Don't enter into the house of mourning, neither go to lament, neither bemoan them; for I have taken away my peace from this people, says Yahweh, even loving kindness and tender mercies.

Jeremiah 16:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 16:2 say?
Jeremiah 16:2 in the World English Bible reads: “You shall not take a wife, neither shall you have sons or daughters, in this place.”
Where is Jeremiah 16:2 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 16:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 16, 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 16:2.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 16:2 in?
Jeremiah 16:2 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 16:2?
Jeremiah 16:2 reads (WEB): “You shall not take a wife, neither shall you have sons or daughters, in this place.” 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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