Jeremiah 25:8 cpdv — Because of this, thus says the Lord of hosts: “Since you have not listened to my words,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Because of this, thus says the Lord of hosts: “Since you have not listened to my words, "

— Jeremiah 25:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 25 — Context

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when he said: Return, each one from his evil way, and from your wicked thoughts. And you shall dwell in the land, which the Lord has given to you and to your fathers, from ancient times and even forever.

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And do not choose to go after strange gods, so that you would serve them and adore them. And do not provoke me to wrath by the works of your hands. And then I will not afflict you.

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And yet you have not listened to me, says the Lord, and so you have provoked me to anger with the works of your hands, to your own harm.”

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Because of this, thus says the Lord of hosts: “Since you have not listened to my words,

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behold, I will send for and take all the associates of the north, says the Lord, and Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, my servant, and I will lead them over this land, and over its inhabitants, and over all the nations that are around it. And I will destroy them, and I will set them in the midst of stupor and hissing, and continual desolations.

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And I will perish from them the voice of gladness and the voice of rejoicing, the voice of the groom and the voice of the bride, the sound of the millstone and the light of the lamp.

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And this entire land will be in desolation and in stupor. And all these nations will serve the king of Babylon, for seventy years.

Jeremiah 25:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 25:8 say?
Jeremiah 25:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Because of this, thus says the Lord of hosts: “Since you have not listened to my words, ”
Where is Jeremiah 25:8 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 25:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 25, verse 8.
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 25:8.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 25:8 in?
Jeremiah 25:8 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 25:8?
Jeremiah 25:8 reads (CPDV): “Because of this, thus says the Lord of hosts: “Since you have not listened to my words, ” 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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