Jeremiah 29:29 nasb — Zephaniah the priest read this letter to Jeremiah the prophet.

NASB

"Zephaniah the priest read this letter to Jeremiah the prophet."

— Jeremiah 29:29, NASB

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Jeremiah 29 — Context

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"The LORD has made you priest instead of Jehoiada the priest, to be the overseer in the house of the LORD over every madman who prophesies, to put him in the stocks and in the iron collar,

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now then, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who prophesies to you?

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"For he has sent to us in Babylon, saying, 'The exile will be long; build houses and live in them and plant gardens and eat their produce.'"'"

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Zephaniah the priest read this letter to Jeremiah the prophet.

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Then came the word of the LORD to Jeremiah, saying,

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"Send to all the exiles, saying, 'Thus says the LORD concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite, "Because Shemaiah has prophesied to you, although I did not send him, and he has made you trust in a lie,"

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therefore thus says the LORD, "Behold, I am about to punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite and his descendants; he will not have anyone living among this people, and he will not see the good that I am about to do to My people," declares the LORD, "because he has preached rebellion against the LORD."'"

Jeremiah 29:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 29:29 say?
Jeremiah 29:29 in the NASB reads: “Zephaniah the priest read this letter to Jeremiah the prophet.”
Where is Jeremiah 29:29 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 29:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 29, verse 29.
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 29:29.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 29:29 in?
Jeremiah 29:29 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 29:29?
Jeremiah 29:29 reads (NASB): “Zephaniah the priest read this letter to Jeremiah the prophet.” 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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