Jeremiah 29:27 kjva — Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?"

— Jeremiah 29:27, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Jeremiah 29 — Context

24

Thus shalt thou also speak to Shemaiah the Nehelamite, saying,

25

Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying,

26

The Lord hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the Lord, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks.

27

Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?

28

For therefore he sent unto us in Babylon, saying, This captivity is long: build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

29

And Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the ears of Jeremiah the prophet.

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Then came the word of the Lord unto Jeremiah, saying,

Jeremiah 29:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 29:27 say?
Jeremiah 29:27 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?”
Where is Jeremiah 29:27 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 29:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, verse 27.
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 29:27.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 29:27 in?
Jeremiah 29:27 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 29:27?
Jeremiah 29:27 reads (KJVA): “Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?” 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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