Jeremiah 22:7 nasb — "For I will set apart destroyers against you, Each with his weapons; And they will cut down your choicest cedars And th…

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""For I will set apart destroyers against you, Each with his weapons; And they will cut down your choicest cedars And throw them on the fire."

— Jeremiah 22:7, NASB

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Jeremiah 22 — Context

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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.

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"But if you will not obey these words, I swear by Myself," declares the LORD, "that this house will become a desolation."'"

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For thus says the LORD concerning the house of the king of Judah: "You are like Gilead to Me, Like the summit of Lebanon; Yet most assuredly I will make you like a wilderness, Like cities which are not inhabited.

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"For I will set apart destroyers against you, Each with his weapons; And they will cut down your choicest cedars And throw them on the fire.

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"Many nations will pass by this city; and they will say to one another, 'Why has the LORD done thus to this great city?'

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"Then they will answer, 'Because they forsook the covenant of the LORD their God and bowed down to other gods and served them.'"

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Do not weep for the dead or mourn for him, But weep continually for the one who goes away; For he will never return Or see his native land.

Jeremiah 22:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 22:7 say?
Jeremiah 22:7 in the NASB reads: “"For I will set apart destroyers against you, Each with his weapons; And they will cut down your choicest cedars And throw them on the fire.”
Where is Jeremiah 22:7 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 22:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 22, verse 7.
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 22:7.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 22:7 in?
Jeremiah 22:7 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 22:7?
Jeremiah 22:7 reads (NASB): “"For I will set apart destroyers against you, Each with his weapons; And they will cut down your choicest cedars And throw them on the fire.” 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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