Jeremiah 23:37 net — Each of you should merely ask the prophet,‘What answer did the LORD give you? Or what did the LORD say?’

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"Each of you should merely ask the prophet,‘What answer did the LORD give you? Or what did the LORD say?’"

— Jeremiah 23:37, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 23 — Context

34

I will punish any prophet, priest, or other person who says“The LORD’s message is burdensome.” I will punish both that person and his whole family.’”

35

So I, Jeremiah, tell you,“Each of you people should say to his friend or his relative,‘How did the LORD answer? Or what did the LORD say?’

36

You must no longer say that the LORD’s message is burdensome. For what is‘burdensome’ really pertains to what a person himself says. You are misrepresenting the words of our God, the living God, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

37

Each of you should merely ask the prophet,‘What answer did the LORD give you? Or what did the LORD say?’

38

But just suppose you continue to say,‘The message of the LORD is burdensome.’ Here is what the LORD says will happen:‘I sent word to you that you must not say,“The LORD’s message is burdensome.” But you used the words“The LORD’s message is burdensome” anyway.

39

So I will carry you far off and throw you away. I will send both you and the city I gave to you and to your ancestors out of my sight.

40

I will bring on you lasting shame and lasting disgrace which will never be forgotten!’”

Jeremiah 23:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 23:37 say?
Jeremiah 23:37 in the NET Bible reads: “Each of you should merely ask the prophet,‘What answer did the LORD give you? Or what did the LORD say?’”
Where is Jeremiah 23:37 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 23:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 23, verse 37.
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 23:37.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 23:37 in?
Jeremiah 23:37 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 23:37?
Jeremiah 23:37 reads (NET): “Each of you should merely ask the prophet,‘What answer did the LORD give you? Or what did the LORD say?’” 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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