Jeremiah 26:4 cpdv — And you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord: If you will not listen to me, so that you walk in my law, which I have g…

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"And you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord: If you will not listen to me, so that you walk in my law, which I have given to you, "

— Jeremiah 26:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 26 — Context

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In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim, the son of Josiah, the king of Judah, this word came from the Lord, saying:

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“Thus says the Lord: Stand in the atrium of the house of the Lord, and speak to all the cities of Judah, from which they come to adore in the house of the Lord, all the words that I have commanded you to speak to them. Do not choose to subtract any word.

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So may they hear and be converted, each one from his evil way. And then I may repent of the evil that I plan to do to them because of the wickedness of their pursuits.

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And you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord: If you will not listen to me, so that you walk in my law, which I have given to you,

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so that you listen to the words of my servants, the prophets, whom I have sent to you, who arise while it is still night, and though they give guidance, you do not listen,

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then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city into a curse for all the nations of the earth.”

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And the priests, and the prophets, and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of the Lord.

Jeremiah 26:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 26:4 say?
Jeremiah 26:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord: If you will not listen to me, so that you walk in my law, which I have given to you, ”
Where is Jeremiah 26:4 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 26:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 26, verse 4.
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 26:4.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 26:4 in?
Jeremiah 26:4 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 26:4?
Jeremiah 26:4 reads (CPDV): “And you shall say to them: Thus says the Lord: If you will not listen to me, so that you walk in my law, which I have given to you, ” 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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