Jeremiah 25:18 cpdv — Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, and its kings, and its leaders, so that I gave them over to desolation, and stupor,…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, and its kings, and its leaders, so that I gave them over to desolation, and stupor, and hissing, and a curse, just as it is this day. "

— Jeremiah 25:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 25 — Context

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For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: “Take the chalice of the wine of this fury from my hand. And you shall cause all the nations, to which I will send you, to drink from it.

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And they will drink, and be stirred up, and become maddened, before the face of the sword that I will send among them.”

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And I received the chalice from the hand of the Lord, and I caused all the nations, to which the Lord has sent me, to drink from it:

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Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, and its kings, and its leaders, so that I gave them over to desolation, and stupor, and hissing, and a curse, just as it is this day.

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“But as for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and his servants, and his leaders, and all his people,

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and the entire populace in general: all the kings of the land of the south, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Gaza, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod,

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and Idumea, and Moab, and the sons of Ammon,

Jeremiah 25:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 25:18 say?
Jeremiah 25:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, and its kings, and its leaders, so that I gave them over to desolation, and stupor, and hissing, and a curse, just as it is this day. ”
Where is Jeremiah 25:18 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 25:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 25, verse 18.
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 25:18.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 25:18 in?
Jeremiah 25:18 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 25:18?
Jeremiah 25:18 reads (CPDV): “Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah, and its kings, and its leaders, so that I gave them over to desolation, and stupor, and hissing, and a curse, just as it is this day. ” 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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