Jeremiah 29:24 akjv — Thus shall you also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,

American King James Version

"Thus shall you also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying, "

— Jeremiah 29:24, American King James Version

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Jeremiah 29 — Context

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Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, of Ahab the son of Kolaiah, and of Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, which prophesy a lie to you in my name; Behold, I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall slay them before your eyes;

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And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah which are in Babylon, saying, 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 committed villainy in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbors’ wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, says the LORD. ¶

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Thus shall you also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,

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Thus speaks the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because you have sent letters in your name to all the people that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying,

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The LORD has made you priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that you should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and makes himself a prophet, that you should put him in prison, and in the stocks.

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Now therefore why have you not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which makes himself a prophet to you?

Jeremiah 29:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 29:24 say?
Jeremiah 29:24 in the American King James Version reads: “Thus shall you also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying, ”
Where is Jeremiah 29:24 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 29:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, verse 24.
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 29:24.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 29:24 in?
Jeremiah 29:24 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 29:24?
Jeremiah 29:24 reads (AKJV): “Thus shall you also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying, ” 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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