Jeremiah 2:9 cpdv — Because of this, I will still contend in judgment against you, says the Lord, and I will dispute with your sons.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Jeremiah 2:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 2 — Context

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And they have not said: ‘Where is the Lord, who caused us to ascend from the land of Egypt; who led us through the desert, through an uninhabited and impassable land, through a land of drought and of the image of death, through a land in which no one walked and in which no man lived?’

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And I led you into the land of Carmel, so that you would eat from its fruit and from its excellence. And having entered it, you defiled my land, and you turned my inheritance into an abomination.

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The priests have not said: ‘Where is the Lord?’ And those who held the law did not know me. And the pastors betrayed me. And the prophets prophesied in Baal and followed idols.

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

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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.

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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.

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

Jeremiah 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 2:9 say?
Jeremiah 2:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Because of this, I will still contend in judgment against you, says the Lord, and I will dispute with your sons. ”
Where is Jeremiah 2:9 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 2:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 2:9 in?
Jeremiah 2:9 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 2:9?
Jeremiah 2:9 reads (CPDV): “Because of this, I will still contend in judgment against you, says the Lord, and I will dispute with your sons. ” 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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