Jeremiah 2:12 kjva — Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the Lord.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the Lord."

— Jeremiah 2:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 2 — Context

9

Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the Lord, and with your children’s children will I plead.

10

For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing.

11

Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.

12

Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the Lord.

13

For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water.

14

Is Israel a servant? is he a homeborn slave? why is he spoiled?

15

The young lions roared upon him, and yelled, and they made his land waste: his cities are burned without inhabitant.

Jeremiah 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jeremiah 2:12 say?
Jeremiah 2:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith 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 (KJVA): “Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith 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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