Jeremiah 27:2 web — Thus says Yahweh to me: Make bonds and bars, and put them on your neck;

World English Bible

"Thus says Yahweh to me: Make bonds and bars, and put them on your neck;"

— Jeremiah 27:2, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 27 — Context

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

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Thus says Yahweh to me: Make bonds and bars, and put them on your neck;

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and send them to the king of Edom, and to the king of Moab, and to the king of the children of Ammon, and to the king of Tyre, and to the king of Sidon, by the hand of the messengers who come to Jerusalem to Zedekiah king of Judah;

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and give them a command to their masters, saying, Thus says Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, You shall tell your masters:

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I have made the earth, the men and the animals that are on the surface of the earth, by my great power and by my outstretched arm; and I give it to whom it seems right to me.

Jeremiah 27:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 27:2 say?
Jeremiah 27:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Thus says Yahweh to me: Make bonds and bars, and put them on your neck;”
Where is Jeremiah 27:2 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 27:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 27, verse 2.
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 27:2.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 27:2 in?
Jeremiah 27:2 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 27:2?
Jeremiah 27:2 reads (WEB): “Thus says Yahweh to me: Make bonds and bars, and put them on your neck;” 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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