Jeremiah 25:5 nasb — saying, 'Turn now everyone from his evil way and from the evil of your deeds, and dwell on the land which the LORD has…

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"saying, 'Turn now everyone from his evil way and from the evil of your deeds, and dwell on the land which the LORD has given to you and your forefathers forever and ever;"

— Jeremiah 25:5, NASB

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Jeremiah 25 — Context

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which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of Judah and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying,

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"From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day, these twenty-three years the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened.

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"And the LORD has sent to you all His servants the prophets again and again, but you have not listened nor inclined your ear to hear,

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saying, 'Turn now everyone from his evil way and from the evil of your deeds, and dwell on the land which the LORD has given to you and your forefathers forever and ever;

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and do not go after other gods to serve them and to worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the work of your hands, and I will do you no harm.'

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"Yet you have not listened to Me," declares the LORD, "in order that you might provoke Me to anger with the work of your hands to your own harm.

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"Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts, 'Because you have not obeyed My words,

Jeremiah 25:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 25:5 say?
Jeremiah 25:5 in the NASB reads: “saying, 'Turn now everyone from his evil way and from the evil of your deeds, and dwell on the land which the LORD has given to you and your forefathers forever and ever;”
Where is Jeremiah 25:5 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 25:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 25, verse 5.
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 25:5.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 25:5 in?
Jeremiah 25:5 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 25:5?
Jeremiah 25:5 reads (NASB): “saying, 'Turn now everyone from his evil way and from the evil of your deeds, and dwell on the land which the LORD has given to you and your forefathers forever and ever;” 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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