Jeremiah 33:20 cpdv — “Thus says the Lord: If my covenant with the day is able to be nullified, or my covenant with the night, such that ther…

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"“Thus says the Lord: If my covenant with the day is able to be nullified, or my covenant with the night, such that there would be no day and no night in their time, "

— Jeremiah 33:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 33 — Context

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For thus says the Lord: There shall not cease to be a man from David sitting upon the throne of the house of Israel.

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And there shall not cease to be a man from the priests and from the Levites before my face, who offers holocausts, and burns sacrifices, and kills victims, for days without end.”

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And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

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“Thus says the Lord: If my covenant with the day is able to be nullified, or my covenant with the night, such that there would be no day and no night in their time,

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then, too, my covenant with David, my servant, may be nullified, such that he would not have a son who reigns upon his throne, with both the Levites and the priests as my ministers.

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Just as the stars of heaven are not able to be numbered, and the sand of the sea is not able to be measured, so will I multiply the offspring of David, my servant, and the Levites, my ministers.”

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And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying:

Jeremiah 33:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jeremiah 33:20 say?
Jeremiah 33:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Thus says the Lord: If my covenant with the day is able to be nullified, or my covenant with the night, such that there would be no day and no night in their time, ”
Where is Jeremiah 33:20 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 33:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 33, verse 20.
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 33:20.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 33:20 in?
Jeremiah 33:20 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 33:20?
Jeremiah 33:20 reads (CPDV): ““Thus says the Lord: If my covenant with the day is able to be nullified, or my covenant with the night, such that there would be no day and no night in their time, ” 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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