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Jeremiah 16:20-1953 kjv — Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods? Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I wil…

King James Version

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Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods?

21

Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I will cause them to know mine hand and my might; and they shall know that my name is The Lord.

— Jeremiah 16:20-1953, King James Version

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Jeremiah 16:20-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Shall a man make unto himself gods, which yet are no gods? Therefore, behold, I will cause them to know, this once will I cause them to know my hand and my might; and they shall know that my name is Jehovah. ”

  • WEB

    “Shall a man make to himself gods, which yet are no gods? Therefore, behold, I will cause them to know, this once will I cause them to know my hand and my might; and they shall know that my name is Yahweh.”

  • NET

    “Can people make their own gods? No, what they make are not gods at all.” The LORD said,“So I will now let this wicked people know– I will let them know my mighty power in judgment. Then they will know that my name is the LORD.””

  • DRB

    “Shall a man make gods unto himself and they are no gods? Therefore behold I will this once cause them to know, I will shew them my hand and my power: and they shall know that my name is the Lord. ”

  • BBE

    “Will a man make for himself gods which are no gods? For this reason, truly, I will make them see, this once I will give them knowledge of my hand and my power; and they will be certain that my name is the Lord.”

  • KJVA

    “Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods? Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I will cause them to know mine hand and my might; and they shall know that my name is The Lord. ”

Jeremiah 16 — Context

17

For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes.

18

And first I will recompense their iniquity and their sin double; because they have defiled my land, they have filled mine inheritance with the carcases of their detestable and abominable things.

19

O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit.

20

Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods?

21

Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I will cause them to know mine hand and my might; and they shall know that my name is The Lord.

Jeremiah 16:20-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 16:20-1953 say?
Jeremiah 16:20-1953 in the King James Version reads: “Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods? Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I will cause them to know mine hand and my might; and they shall know that my name is The Lord. ”
Where is Jeremiah 16:20-1953 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 16:20-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 16, verses 20–1953.
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 16:20-1953.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 16:20-1953 in?
Jeremiah 16:20-1953 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 16:20-1953?
Jeremiah 16:20-1953 reads (KJV): “Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods? Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I will cause them to know mine hand and my might; and they shall know that my name is The Lord. ” 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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