Jeremiah 26:14 web — But as for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as is good and right in your eyes.

World English Bible

"But as for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as is good and right in your eyes."

— Jeremiah 26:14, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 26 — Context

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Then spoke the priests and the prophets to the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy of death; for he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your ears.

12

Then spoke Jeremiah to all the princes and to all the people, saying, Yahweh sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard.

13

Now therefore amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of Yahweh your God; and Yahweh will repent him of the evil that he has pronounced against you.

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But as for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as is good and right in your eyes.

15

Only know for certain that, if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood on yourselves, and on this city, and on its inhabitants; for of a truth Yahweh has sent me to you to speak all these words in your ears.

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Then the princes and all the people said to the priests and to the prophets: This man is not worthy of death; for he has spoken to us in the name of Yahweh our God.

17

Then rose up certain of the elders of the land, and spoke to all the assembly of the people, saying,

Jeremiah 26:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 26:14 say?
Jeremiah 26:14 in the World English Bible reads: “But as for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as is good and right in your eyes.”
Where is Jeremiah 26:14 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 26:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 26, verse 14.
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 26:14.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 26:14 in?
Jeremiah 26:14 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 26:14?
Jeremiah 26:14 reads (WEB): “But as for me, behold, I am in your hand: do with me as is good and right in your eyes.” 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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