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Jeremiah 23:2

Jeremiah 23:1 cpdv — “Woe to the shepherds who scatter and tear apart the sheep of my pasture, says the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" “Woe to the shepherds who scatter and tear apart the sheep of my pasture, says the Lord. "

— Jeremiah 23:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 23 — Context

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“Woe to the shepherds who scatter and tear apart the sheep of my pasture, says the Lord.

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Because of this, thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to the shepherds who pasture my people: You have scattered my flock, and you have driven them away, and you have not visited them. Behold, I will visit upon you because of your evil pursuits, says the Lord.

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And I will gather together the remnant of my flock from the entire earth, from the places to which I had cast them out. And I will return them to their own fields. And they will increase and be multiplied.

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And I will raise up shepherds over them, and they will pasture them. They will no longer dread, and they will no longer fear. And no one among their number will be seeking more, says the Lord.

Jeremiah 23:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 23:1 say?
Jeremiah 23:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ “Woe to the shepherds who scatter and tear apart the sheep of my pasture, says the Lord. ”
Where is Jeremiah 23:1 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 23:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 23, 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 23:1.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 23:1 in?
Jeremiah 23:1 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 23:1?
Jeremiah 23:1 reads (CPDV): “ “Woe to the shepherds who scatter and tear apart the sheep of my pasture, says the Lord. ” 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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