Jeremiah 18:8 nasb — if that nation against which I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent concerning the calamity I planned to brin…

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"if that nation against which I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent concerning the calamity I planned to bring on it."

— Jeremiah 18:8, NASB

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Jeremiah 18 — Context

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Then the word of the LORD came to me saying,

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"Can I not, O house of Israel, deal with you as this potter does?" declares the LORD. "Behold, like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel.

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"At one moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to uproot, to pull down, or to destroy it;

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if that nation against which I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent concerning the calamity I planned to bring on it.

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"Or at another moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to build up or to plant it;

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if it does evil in My sight by not obeying My voice, then I will think better of the good with which I had promised to bless it.

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"So now then, speak to the men of Judah and against the inhabitants of Jerusalem saying, 'Thus says the LORD, "Behold, I am fashioning calamity against you and devising a plan against you. Oh turn back, each of you from his evil way, and reform your ways and your deeds."'

Jeremiah 18:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 18:8 say?
Jeremiah 18:8 in the NASB reads: “if that nation against which I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent concerning the calamity I planned to bring on it.”
Where is Jeremiah 18:8 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 18:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 18, verse 8.
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 18:8.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 18:8 in?
Jeremiah 18:8 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 18:8?
Jeremiah 18:8 reads (NASB): “if that nation against which I have spoken turns from its evil, I will relent concerning the calamity I planned to bring on it.” 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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