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Jeremiah 28:17 net — In the seventh month of that very same year the prophet Hananiah died.

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"In the seventh month of that very same year the prophet Hananiah died."

— Jeremiah 28:17, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 28 — Context

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For the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel says,“I have put an irresistible yoke of servitude on all these nations so they will serve King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. And they will indeed serve him. I have even given him control over the wild animals.”’”

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Then the prophet Jeremiah told the prophet Hananiah,“Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you! You are making these people trust in a lie!

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So the LORD says,‘I will most assuredly remove you from the face of the earth. You will die this very year because you have counseled rebellion against the LORD.’”

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In the seventh month of that very same year the prophet Hananiah died.

Jeremiah 28:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 28:17 say?
Jeremiah 28:17 in the NET Bible reads: “In the seventh month of that very same year the prophet Hananiah died.”
Where is Jeremiah 28:17 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 28:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 28, verse 17.
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 28:17.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 28:17 in?
Jeremiah 28:17 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 28:17?
Jeremiah 28:17 reads (NET): “In the seventh month of that very same year the prophet Hananiah died.” 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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