Jeremiah 26:4 kjv — And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord; If ye will not hearken to me, to walk in my law, which I have set be…

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"And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord; If ye will not hearken to me, to walk in my law, which I have set before you,"

— Jeremiah 26:4, King James Version

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Jeremiah 26 — Context

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

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Thus saith the Lord; Stand in the court of the Lord’s house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the Lord’s house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word:

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If so be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do unto them because of the evil of their doings.

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And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord; If ye will not hearken to me, to walk in my law, which I have set before you,

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To hearken to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I sent unto you, both rising up early, and sending them, but ye have not hearkened;

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Then will I make this house like Shiloh, and will make this city a curse to all the nations of the earth.

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So 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 King James Version reads: “And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord; If ye will not hearken to me, to walk in my law, which I have set before 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 (KJV): “And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord; If ye will not hearken to me, to walk in my law, which I have set before 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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