Jeremiah 29:20 nasb — "You, therefore, hear the word of the LORD, all you exiles, whom I have sent away from Jerusalem to Babylon.

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""You, therefore, hear the word of the LORD, all you exiles, whom I have sent away from Jerusalem to Babylon."

— Jeremiah 29:20, NASB

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Jeremiah 29 — Context

17

thus says the LORD of hosts, 'Behold, I am sending upon them the sword, famine and pestilence, and I will make them like split-open figs that cannot be eaten due to rottenness.

18

'I will pursue them with the sword, with famine and with pestilence; and I will make them a terror to all the kingdoms of the earth, to be a curse and a horror and a hissing, and a reproach among all the nations where I have driven them,

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because they have not listened to My words,' declares the LORD, 'which I sent to them again and again by My servants the prophets; but you did not listen,' declares the LORD.

20

"You, therefore, hear the word of the LORD, all you exiles, whom I have sent away from Jerusalem to Babylon.

21

"Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, concerning Ahab the son of Kolaiah and concerning Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, who are prophesying to you falsely in My name, 'Behold, I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will slay them before your eyes.

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'Because of them a curse will be used by all the exiles from Judah who are in Babylon, saying, "May the LORD make you like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire,

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because they have acted foolishly in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbors' wives and have spoken words in My name falsely, which I did not command them; and I am He who knows and am a witness," declares the LORD.'"

Jeremiah 29:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 29:20 say?
Jeremiah 29:20 in the NASB reads: “"You, therefore, hear the word of the LORD, all you exiles, whom I have sent away from Jerusalem to Babylon.”
Where is Jeremiah 29:20 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 29:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, verse 20.
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 29:20.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 29:20 in?
Jeremiah 29:20 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 29:20?
Jeremiah 29:20 reads (NASB): “"You, therefore, hear the word of the LORD, all you exiles, whom I have sent away from Jerusalem to Babylon.” 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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