Jeremiah 2:18 akjv — And now what have you to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what have you to do in the way of Ass…

American King James Version

"And now what have you to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what have you to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river? "

— Jeremiah 2:18, American King James Version

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Jeremiah 2 — Context

15

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

16

Also the children of Noph and Tahapanes have broken the crown of your head.

17

Have you not procured this to yourself, in that you have forsaken the LORD your God, when he led you by the way?

18

And now what have you to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what have you to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river?

19

Your own wickedness shall correct you, and your backslidings shall reprove you: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that you have forsaken the LORD your God, and that my fear is not in you, says the Lord GOD of hosts. ¶

20

For of old time I have broken your yoke, and burst your bands; and you said, I will not transgress; when on every high hill and under every green tree you wander, playing the harlot.

21

Yet I had planted you a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then are you turned into the degenerate plant of a strange vine to me?

Jeremiah 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 2:18 say?
Jeremiah 2:18 in the American King James Version reads: “And now what have you to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what have you to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river? ”
Where is Jeremiah 2:18 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 2:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 2, verse 18.
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 2:18.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 2:18 in?
Jeremiah 2:18 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 2:18?
Jeremiah 2:18 reads (AKJV): “And now what have you to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor? or what have you to do in the way of Assyria, to drink the waters of the river? ” 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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