Jeremiah 3:23 nasb — "Surely, the hills are a deception, A tumult on the mountains. Surely in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.

NASB

""Surely, the hills are a deception, A tumult on the mountains. Surely in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel."

— Jeremiah 3:23, NASB

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Jeremiah 3:23 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the multitude of mountains: truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.”
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ASV
“Truly in vain is the help that is looked for from the hills, the tumult on the mountains: truly in Jehovah our God is the salvation of Israel. ”
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WEB
“Truly in vain is [the help that is looked for] from the hills, the tumult on the mountains. Truly the salvation of Israel is in Yahweh our God.”
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NET
“We know our noisy worship of false gods on the hills and mountains did not help us. We know that the LORD our God is the only one who can deliver Israel.”
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DRB
“In very deed the hills were liars, and the multitude of the mountains: truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.”
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BBE
“Truly, the hills, and the noise of an army on the mountains, are a false hope: truly, in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.”
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KJVA
“Truly in vain is salvation hoped for from the hills, and from the multitude of mountains: truly in the Lord our God is the salvation of Israel.”
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Jeremiah 3 — Context

"Surely, as a woman treacherously departs from her lover, So you have dealt treacherously with Me, O house of Israel," declares the LORD.

A voice is heard on the bare heights, The weeping and the supplications of the sons of Israel; Because they have perverted their way, They have forgotten the LORD their God.

"Return, O faithless sons, I will heal your faithlessness." "Behold, we come to You; For You are the LORD our God.

"Surely, the hills are a deception, A tumult on the mountains. Surely in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.

"But the shameful thing has consumed the labor of our fathers since our youth, their flocks and their herds, their sons and their daughters.

"Let us lie down in our shame, and let our humiliation cover us; for we have sinned against the LORD our God, we and our fathers, from our youth even to this day. And we have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God."

Jeremiah 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 3:23 say?

Jeremiah 3:23 in the NASB reads: “"Surely, the hills are a deception, A tumult on the mountains. Surely in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.”

Where is Jeremiah 3:23 in the Bible?

Jeremiah 3:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 3, verse 23.

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 3:23.

What translation should I read Jeremiah 3:23 in?

Jeremiah 3:23 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 3:23?

Jeremiah 3:23 reads (NASB): “"Surely, the hills are a deception, A tumult on the mountains. Surely in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.” 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.

Jeremiah 3:23 nasb — "Surely, the hills are a deception, A tumult on the mountains. Surely in the LORD our God Is the salvation of Israel.

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