Jeremiah 33:5 net — ‘The defenders of the city will go out and fight with the Babylonians. But they will only fill those houses and buildin…

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"‘The defenders of the city will go out and fight with the Babylonians. But they will only fill those houses and buildings with the dead bodies of the people that I will kill in my anger and my wrath. That will happen because I have decided to turn my back on this city on account of the wicked things they have done."

— Jeremiah 33:5, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 33 — Context

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“I, the LORD, do these things. I, the LORD, form the plan to bring them about. I am known as the LORD. I say to you,

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‘Call on me in prayer and I will answer you. I will show you great and mysterious things which you still do not know about.’

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For I, the LORD God of Israel, have something more to say about the houses in this city and the royal buildings of Judah which have been torn down for defenses against the siege ramps and military incursions of the Babylonians:

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‘The defenders of the city will go out and fight with the Babylonians. But they will only fill those houses and buildings with the dead bodies of the people that I will kill in my anger and my wrath. That will happen because I have decided to turn my back on this city on account of the wicked things they have done.

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But I will most surely heal the wounds of this city and restore it and its people to health. I will show them abundant peace and security.

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I will restore Judah and Israel and will rebuild them as they were in days of old.

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I will purify them from all the sin that they committed against me. I will forgive all their sins which they committed in rebelling against me.

Jeremiah 33:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 33:5 say?
Jeremiah 33:5 in the NET Bible reads: “‘The defenders of the city will go out and fight with the Babylonians. But they will only fill those houses and buildings with the dead bodies of the people that I will kill in my anger and my wrath. That will happen because I have decided to turn my back on this city on account of the wicked things they have done.”
Where is Jeremiah 33:5 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 33:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 33, verse 5.
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 33:5.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 33:5 in?
Jeremiah 33:5 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 33:5?
Jeremiah 33:5 reads (NET): “‘The defenders of the city will go out and fight with the Babylonians. But they will only fill those houses and buildings with the dead bodies of the people that I will kill in my anger and my wrath. That will happen because I have decided to turn my back on this city on account of the wicked things they have done.” 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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