Jeremiah 19:12 kjva — Thus will I do unto this place, saith the Lord, and to the inhabitants thereof, and even make this city as Tophet:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thus will I do unto this place, saith the Lord, and to the inhabitants thereof, and even make this city as Tophet:"

— Jeremiah 19:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Jeremiah 19:12 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Jeremiah 19 — Context

9

And I will cause them to eat the flesh of their sons and the flesh of their daughters, and they shall eat every one the flesh of his friend in the siege and straitness, wherewith their enemies, and they that seek their lives, shall straiten them.

10

Then shalt thou break the bottle in the sight of the men that go with thee,

11

And shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Even so will I break this people and this city, as one breaketh a potter’s vessel, that cannot be made whole again: and they shall bury them in Tophet, till there be no place to bury.

12

Thus will I do unto this place, saith the Lord, and to the inhabitants thereof, and even make this city as Tophet:

13

And the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses of the kings of Judah, shall be defiled as the place of Tophet, because of all the houses upon whose roofs they have burned incense unto all the host of heaven, and have poured out drink offerings unto other gods.

14

Then came Jeremiah from Tophet, whither the Lord had sent him to prophesy; and he stood in the court of the Lord’s house; and said to all the people,

15

Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon this city and upon all her towns all the evil that I have pronounced against it, because they have hardened their necks, that they might not hear my words.

Jeremiah 19:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jeremiah 19:12 say?
Jeremiah 19:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thus will I do unto this place, saith the Lord, and to the inhabitants thereof, and even make this city as Tophet:”
Where is Jeremiah 19:12 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 19:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 19, verse 12.
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 19:12.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 19:12 in?
Jeremiah 19:12 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 19:12?
Jeremiah 19:12 reads (KJVA): “Thus will I do unto this place, saith the Lord, and to the inhabitants thereof, and even make this city as Tophet:” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2