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Jeremiah 22:2

Jeremiah 22:1 nasb — Thus says the LORD, "Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and there speak this word

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"Thus says the LORD, "Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and there speak this word"

— Jeremiah 22:1, NASB

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Jeremiah 22 — Context

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Thus says the LORD, "Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and there speak this word

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and say, 'Hear the word of the LORD, O king of Judah, who sits on David's throne, you and your servants and your people who enter these gates.

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'Thus says the LORD, "Do justice and righteousness, and deliver the one who has been robbed from the power of his oppressor. Also do not mistreat or do violence to the stranger, the orphan, or the widow; and do not shed innocent blood in this place.

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"For if you men will indeed perform this thing, then kings will enter the gates of this house, sitting in David's place on his throne, riding in chariots and on horses, even the king himself and his servants and his people.

Jeremiah 22:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 22:1 say?
Jeremiah 22:1 in the NASB reads: “Thus says the LORD, "Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and there speak this word”
Where is Jeremiah 22:1 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 22:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 22, verse 1.
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 22:1.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 22:1 in?
Jeremiah 22:1 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 22:1?
Jeremiah 22:1 reads (NASB): “Thus says the LORD, "Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and there speak this word” 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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