Jeremiah 26:7 asv — And the priests and the prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of Jehovah.

American Standard Version

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

— Jeremiah 26:7, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 26 — Context

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And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith Jehovah: 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 send unto you, even 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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And the priests and the prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of Jehovah.

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And it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that Jehovah had commanded him to speak unto all the people, that the priests and the prophets and all the people laid hold on him, saying, Thou shalt surely die.

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Why hast thou prophesied in the name of Jehovah, saying, This house shall be like Shiloh, and this city shall be desolate, without inhabitant? And all the people were gathered unto Jeremiah in the house of Jehovah.

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And when the princes of Judah heard these things, they came up from the king’s house unto the house of Jehovah; and they sat in the entry of the new gate of Jehovah’s house.

Jeremiah 26:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 26:7 say?
Jeremiah 26:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the priests and the prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of Jehovah. ”
Where is Jeremiah 26:7 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 26:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 26, verse 7.
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 26:7.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 26:7 in?
Jeremiah 26:7 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 26:7?
Jeremiah 26:7 reads (ASV): “And the priests and the prophets and all the people heard Jeremiah speaking these words in the house of Jehovah. ” 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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