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Jeremiah 22:28

Jeremiah 22:29-1964 bbe — O earth, earth, earth, give ear to the word of the Lord! The Lord has said, Let this man be recorded as having no child…

Bible in Basic English

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O earth, earth, earth, give ear to the word of the Lord!

30

The Lord has said, Let this man be recorded as having no children, a man who will not do well in all his life: for no man of his seed will do well, seated on the seat of the kingdom of David and ruling again in Judah.

— Jeremiah 22:29-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 22:29-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the Lord. Thus saith the Lord, Write ye this man childless, a man that shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah. ”

  • ASV

    “O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of Jehovah. Thus saith Jehovah, Write ye this man childless, a man that shall not prosper in his days; for no more shall a man of his seed prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling in Judah. ”

  • WEB

    “O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of Yahweh. Thus says Yahweh, Write you this man childless, a man who shall not prosper in his days; for no more shall a man of his seed prosper, sitting on the throne of David, and ruling in Judah.”

  • NET

    “O land of Judah, land of Judah, land of Judah! Listen to the LORD’s message! The LORD says,“Enroll this man in the register as though he were childless. Enroll him as a man who will not enjoy success during his lifetime. For none of his sons will succeed in occupying the throne of David or ever succeed in ruling over Judah.””

  • DRB

    “O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the Lord. Thus saith the Lord: Write this man barren, a man that shall not prosper in his days: for there shall not be a man of his seed that shall sit upon the throne of David, and have power any more in Juda. ”

  • KJVA

    “O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the Lord. Thus saith the Lord, Write ye this man childless, a man that shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah. ”

Jeremiah 22 — Context

26

I will send you out, and your mother who gave you birth, into another country not the land of your birth; and there death will come to you.

27

But to the land on which their soul's desire is fixed, they will never come back.

28

Is this man Coniah a broken vessel of no value? is he a vessel in which there is no pleasure? why are they violently sent out, he and his seed, into a land which is strange to them?

29

O earth, earth, earth, give ear to the word of the Lord!

30

The Lord has said, Let this man be recorded as having no children, a man who will not do well in all his life: for no man of his seed will do well, seated on the seat of the kingdom of David and ruling again in Judah.

Jeremiah 22:29-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 22:29-1964 say?
Jeremiah 22:29-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “O earth, earth, earth, give ear to the word of the Lord! The Lord has said, Let this man be recorded as having no children, a man who will not do well in all his life: for no man of his seed will do well, seated on the seat of the kingdom of David and ruling again in Judah.”
Where is Jeremiah 22:29-1964 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 22:29-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 22, verses 29–1964.
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 22:29-1964.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 22:29-1964 in?
Jeremiah 22:29-1964 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 22:29-1964?
Jeremiah 22:29-1964 reads (BBE): “O earth, earth, earth, give ear to the word of the Lord! The Lord has said, Let this man be recorded as having no children, a man who will not do well in all his life: for no man of his seed will do well, seated on the seat of the kingdom of David and ruling again in Judah.” 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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