Jeremiah 2:35 web — "Yet you said, 'I am innocent. Surely his anger has turned away from me.' "Behold, I will judge you, because you say, '…

World English Bible

""Yet you said, 'I am innocent. Surely his anger has turned away from me.' "Behold, I will judge you, because you say, 'I have not sinned.'"

— Jeremiah 2:35, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 2 — Context

32

"Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? Yet my people have forgotten me for days without number.

33

How well you prepare your way to seek love! Therefore you have taught even the wicked women your ways.

34

Also the blood of the souls of the innocent poor is found in your skirts. You did not find them breaking in; but it is because of all these things.

35

"Yet you said, 'I am innocent. Surely his anger has turned away from me.' "Behold, I will judge you, because you say, 'I have not sinned.'

36

Why do you go about so much to change your way? You will be ashamed of Egypt also, as you were ashamed of Assyria.

37

From there also you shall go forth, with your hands on your head; for Yahweh has rejected those in whom you trust, and you shall not prosper with them.

Jeremiah 2:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 2:35 say?
Jeremiah 2:35 in the World English Bible reads: “"Yet you said, 'I am innocent. Surely his anger has turned away from me.' "Behold, I will judge you, because you say, 'I have not sinned.'”
Where is Jeremiah 2:35 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 2:35 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 2, verse 35.
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 2:35.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 2:35 in?
Jeremiah 2:35 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 2:35?
Jeremiah 2:35 reads (WEB): “"Yet you said, 'I am innocent. Surely his anger has turned away from me.' "Behold, I will judge you, because you say, 'I have not sinned.'” 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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