Jeremiah 21:8 kjva — And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of deat…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death."

— Jeremiah 21:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 21 — Context

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And I myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and with a strong arm, even in anger, and in fury, and in great wrath.

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And I will smite the inhabitants of this city, both man and beast: they shall die of a great pestilence.

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And afterward, saith the Lord, I will deliver Zedekiah king of Judah, and his servants, and the people, and such as are left in this city from the pestilence, from the sword, and from the famine, into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of their enemies, and into the hand of those that seek their life: and he shall smite them with the edge of the sword; he shall not spare them, neither have pity, nor have mercy.

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And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.

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He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and falleth to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be unto him for a prey.

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For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the Lord: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.

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And touching the house of the king of Judah, say, Hear ye the word of the Lord;

Jeremiah 21:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 21:8 say?
Jeremiah 21:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.”
Where is Jeremiah 21:8 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 21:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 21, verse 8.
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 21:8.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 21:8 in?
Jeremiah 21:8 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 21:8?
Jeremiah 21:8 reads (KJVA): “And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.” 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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