Jeremiah 22:2 cpdv — And you shall say: Listen to the word of the Lord, O king of Judah, who sits upon the throne of David: you and your ser…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you shall say: Listen to the word of the Lord, O king of Judah, who sits upon the throne of David: you and your servants, and your people, who enter through these gates. "

— Jeremiah 22:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 22 — Context

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Thus says the Lord: “Descend to the house of the king of Judah, and there you shall speak this word.

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And you shall say: Listen to the word of the Lord, O king of Judah, who sits upon the throne of David: you and your servants, and your people, who enter through these gates.

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Thus says the Lord: Exercise judgment and justice, and free anyone who is oppressed by violence from the hand of a false accuser. And do not be willing to sadden the new arrival, or the orphan, or the widow, nor should you burden them unfairly. And you shall not shed innocent blood in this place.

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For if you will indeed accomplish this word, then there will enter through the gates of this house kings from the stock of David, sitting on his throne, and riding on chariots and on horses: they, and their servants, and their people.

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But if you will not listen to these words, I swear by myself, says the Lord, that this house will be in desolation.

Jeremiah 22:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 22:2 say?
Jeremiah 22:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you shall say: Listen to the word of the Lord, O king of Judah, who sits upon the throne of David: you and your servants, and your people, who enter through these gates. ”
Where is Jeremiah 22:2 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 22:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 22, verse 2.
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 22:2.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 22:2 in?
Jeremiah 22:2 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 22:2?
Jeremiah 22:2 reads (CPDV): “And you shall say: Listen to the word of the Lord, O king of Judah, who sits upon the throne of David: you and your servants, and your people, who enter through these gates. ” 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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