Jeremiah 27:5 net — “I made the earth and the people and animals on it by my mighty power and great strength, and I give it to whomever I s…

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"“I made the earth and the people and animals on it by my mighty power and great strength, and I give it to whomever I see fit."

— Jeremiah 27:5, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 27 — Context

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The LORD told me,“Make a yoke out of leather straps and wooden crossbars and put it on your neck.

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Use it to send messages to the kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon. Send them through the envoys who have come to Jerusalem to King Zedekiah of Judah.

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Charge them to give their masters a message from me. Tell them,‘The LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel says to give your masters this message.

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“I made the earth and the people and animals on it by my mighty power and great strength, and I give it to whomever I see fit.

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I have at this time placed all these nations of yours under the power of my servant, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. I have even made all the wild animals subject to him.

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All nations must serve him and his son and grandson until the time comes for his own nation to fall. Then many nations and great kings will in turn subjugate Babylon.

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But suppose a nation or a kingdom will not be subject to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Suppose it will not submit to the yoke of servitude to him. I, the LORD, affirm that I will punish that nation. I will use the king of Babylon to punish it with war, starvation, and disease until I have destroyed it.

Jeremiah 27:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 27:5 say?
Jeremiah 27:5 in the NET Bible reads: ““I made the earth and the people and animals on it by my mighty power and great strength, and I give it to whomever I see fit.”
Where is Jeremiah 27:5 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 27:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 27, verse 5.
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 27:5.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 27:5 in?
Jeremiah 27:5 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 27:5?
Jeremiah 27:5 reads (NET): ““I made the earth and the people and animals on it by my mighty power and great strength, and I give it to whomever I see fit.” 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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