Jeremiah 3:10 web — Yet for all this her treacherous sister, Judah, has not returned to me with her whole heart, but only in pretense," say…

World English Bible

"Yet for all this her treacherous sister, Judah, has not returned to me with her whole heart, but only in pretense," says Yahweh."

— Jeremiah 3:10, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 3 — Context

7

I said after she had done all these things, 'She will return to me;' but she didn't return; and her treacherous sister Judah saw it.

8

I saw, when, for this very cause that backsliding Israel had committed adultery, I had put her away and given her a bill of divorce, yet treacherous Judah, her sister, didn't fear; but she also went and played the prostitute.

9

It happened through the lightness of her prostitution, that the land was polluted, and she committed adultery with stones and with stocks.

10

Yet for all this her treacherous sister, Judah, has not returned to me with her whole heart, but only in pretense," says Yahweh.

11

Yahweh said to me, "Backsliding Israel has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.

12

Go, and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, 'Return, you backsliding Israel,' says Yahweh; 'I will not look in anger on you; for I am merciful,' says Yahweh. 'I will not keep [anger] forever.

13

Only acknowledge your iniquity, that you have transgressed against Yahweh your God, and have scattered your ways to the strangers under every green tree, and you have not obeyed my voice,' says Yahweh."

Jeremiah 3:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 3:10 say?
Jeremiah 3:10 in the World English Bible reads: “Yet for all this her treacherous sister, Judah, has not returned to me with her whole heart, but only in pretense," says Yahweh.”
Where is Jeremiah 3:10 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 3:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 3, verse 10.
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 3:10.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 3:10 in?
Jeremiah 3:10 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 3:10?
Jeremiah 3:10 reads (WEB): “Yet for all this her treacherous sister, Judah, has not returned to me with her whole heart, but only in pretense," says Yahweh.” 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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