Jeremiah 2:12 cpdv — Be astonished at this, O heavens, and be utterly desolate, O gates of heaven, says the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Be astonished at this, O heavens, and be utterly desolate, O gates of heaven, says the Lord. "

— Jeremiah 2:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 2 — Context

9

Because of this, I will still contend in judgment against you, says the Lord, and I will dispute with your sons.

10

Cross over to the isles of Kittim, and gaze. And send to Kedar, and consider diligently. And see if anything like this has ever been done.

11

See if a nation has ever changed their gods, though certainly those are not gods. Yet truly, my people have exchanged their glory for an idol.

12

Be astonished at this, O heavens, and be utterly desolate, O gates of heaven, says the Lord.

13

For my people have done two evils. They have forsaken me, the Fountain of living water, and they have dug for themselves cisterns, broken cisterns that are unable to hold water.

14

Is Israel a servant, or one born into slavery? Then why has he become a prey?

15

The lions have roared over him, and they have uttered their voice. They have set his land in solitude; his cities have been burned up, and there is no one who lives in them.

Jeremiah 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 2:12 say?
Jeremiah 2:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Be astonished at this, O heavens, and be utterly desolate, O gates of heaven, says the Lord. ”
Where is Jeremiah 2:12 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 2:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 2, 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 2:12.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 2:12 in?
Jeremiah 2:12 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 2:12?
Jeremiah 2:12 reads (CPDV): “Be astonished at this, O heavens, and be utterly desolate, O gates of heaven, says 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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