Jeremiah 21:6 nasb — "I will also strike down the inhabitants of this city, both man and beast; they will die of a great pestilence.

NASB

""I will also strike down the inhabitants of this city, both man and beast; they will die of a great pestilence."

— Jeremiah 21:6, NASB

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Jeremiah 21 — Context

3

Then Jeremiah said to them, "You shall say to Zedekiah as follows:

4

'Thus says the LORD God of Israel, "Behold, I am about to turn back the weapons of war which are in your hands, with which you are warring against the king of Babylon and the Chaldeans who are besieging you outside the wall; and I will gather them into the center of this city.

5

"I Myself will war against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, even in anger and wrath and great indignation.

6

"I will also strike down the inhabitants of this city, both man and beast; they will die of a great pestilence.

7

"Then afterwards," declares the LORD, "I will give over Zedekiah king of Judah and his servants and the people, even those who survive in this city from the pestilence, the sword and the famine, into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of their foes and into the hand of those who seek their lives; and he will strike them down with the edge of the sword. He will not spare them nor have pity nor compassion."'

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"You shall also say to this people, 'Thus says the LORD, "Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.

9

"He who dwells in this city will die by the sword and by famine and by pestilence; but he who goes out and falls away to the Chaldeans who are besieging you will live, and he will have his own life as booty.

Jeremiah 21:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 21:6 say?
Jeremiah 21:6 in the NASB reads: “"I will also strike down the inhabitants of this city, both man and beast; they will die of a great pestilence.”
Where is Jeremiah 21:6 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 21:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 21, verse 6.
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 21:6.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 21:6 in?
Jeremiah 21:6 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 21:6?
Jeremiah 21:6 reads (NASB): “"I will also strike down the inhabitants of this city, both man and beast; they will die of a great pestilence.” 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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