Jeremiah 25:6 bbe — Do not go after other gods to be their servants and to give them worship, and do not make me angry with the work of you…

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"Do not go after other gods to be their servants and to give them worship, and do not make me angry with the work of your hands, causing evil to yourselves."

— Jeremiah 25:6, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 25 — Context

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From the thirteenth year of Josiah, the son of Amon, king of Judah, even till this day, for twenty-three years, the word of the Lord has been coming to me, and I have given it to you, getting up early and talking to you; but you have not given ear.

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And the Lord has sent to you all his servants the prophets, getting up early and sending them; but you have not given attention and your ear has not been open to give hearing;

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Saying, Come back now, everyone from his evil way and from the evil of your doings, and keep your place in the land which the Lord has given to you and to your fathers, from times long past even for ever:

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Do not go after other gods to be their servants and to give them worship, and do not make me angry with the work of your hands, causing evil to yourselves.

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But you have not given ear to me, says the Lord; so that you have made me angry with the work of your hands, causing evil to yourselves.

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So this is what the Lord of armies has said: Because you have not given ear to my words,

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See, I will send and take all the families of the north, says the Lord, and Nebuchadrezzar, king of Babylon, my servant, and make them come against this land, and against its people, and against all these nations on every side; and I will give them up to complete destruction, and make them a cause of fear and surprise and a waste place for ever.

Jeremiah 25:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 25:6 say?
Jeremiah 25:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Do not go after other gods to be their servants and to give them worship, and do not make me angry with the work of your hands, causing evil to yourselves.”
Where is Jeremiah 25:6 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 25:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 25, verse 6.
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 25:6.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 25:6 in?
Jeremiah 25:6 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 25:6?
Jeremiah 25:6 reads (BBE): “Do not go after other gods to be their servants and to give them worship, and do not make me angry with the work of your hands, causing evil to yourselves.” 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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