Jeremiah 22:8 net — “‘People from other nations will pass by this city. They will ask one another,“Why has the LORD done such a thing to th…

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"“‘People from other nations will pass by this city. They will ask one another,“Why has the LORD done such a thing to this great city?”"

— Jeremiah 22:8, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 22 — Context

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But, if you do not obey these commands, I solemnly swear that this palace will become a pile of rubble. I, the LORD, affirm it!”

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“‘For the LORD says concerning the palace of the king of Judah,“This place looks like a veritable forest of Gilead to me. It is like the wooded heights of Lebanon in my eyes. But I swear that I will make it like a wilderness whose towns have all been deserted.

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I will send men against it to destroy it with their axes and hatchets. They will hack up its fine cedar panels and columns and throw them into the fire.

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“‘People from other nations will pass by this city. They will ask one another,“Why has the LORD done such a thing to this great city?”

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The answer will come back,“It is because they broke their covenant with the LORD their God and worshiped and served other gods.”

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Judgment on Jehoahaz“‘Do not weep for the king who was killed. Do not grieve for him. But weep mournfully for the king who has gone into exile. For he will never return to see his native land again.

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“‘For the LORD has spoken about Shallum son of Josiah, who succeeded his father as king of Judah but was carried off into exile. He has said,“He will never return to this land.

Jeremiah 22:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 22:8 say?
Jeremiah 22:8 in the NET Bible reads: ““‘People from other nations will pass by this city. They will ask one another,“Why has the LORD done such a thing to this great city?””
Where is Jeremiah 22:8 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 22:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 22, 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 22:8.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 22:8 in?
Jeremiah 22:8 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 22:8?
Jeremiah 22:8 reads (NET): ““‘People from other nations will pass by this city. They will ask one another,“Why has the LORD done such a thing to this great city?”” 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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