Jeremiah 34:6 cpdv — And Jeremiah, the prophet, spoke all these words to Zedekiah, the king of Judah, in Jerusalem.

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"And Jeremiah, the prophet, spoke all these words to Zedekiah, the king of Judah, in Jerusalem. "

— Jeremiah 34:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 34 — Context

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And you will not escape from his hand. Instead, you will be overtaken and captured, and you will be delivered into his hand. And your eyes will see the eyes of the king of Babylon, and his mouth will speak with your mouth, and you will enter into Babylon.

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Even so, listen to the word of the Lord, Zedekiah, king of Judah: Thus says the Lord to you: You will not die by the sword.

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Instead, you will die in peace. And, in accord with the burnings of your fathers, the former kings who were before you, so will they burn you. And they will mourn you, saying: ‘Alas, lord!’ For I have spoken the word, says the Lord.”

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And Jeremiah, the prophet, spoke all these words to Zedekiah, the king of Judah, in Jerusalem.

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And the army of the king of Babylon fought against Jerusalem and against all the cities of Judah that remained, against Lachish and against Azekah. For only these remained out of the cities of Judah that were fortified cities.

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The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, after king Zedekiah had struck a pact with all the people in Jerusalem, proclaiming

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that each one should release his man servant, and each one his woman servant, as a free Hebrew man and a free Hebrew woman, and that they should never be rulers over them, that is, over the Jews, their own brothers.

Jeremiah 34:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 34:6 say?
Jeremiah 34:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Jeremiah, the prophet, spoke all these words to Zedekiah, the king of Judah, in Jerusalem. ”
Where is Jeremiah 34:6 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 34:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 34, verse 6.
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 34:6.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 34:6 in?
Jeremiah 34:6 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 34:6?
Jeremiah 34:6 reads (CPDV): “And Jeremiah, the prophet, spoke all these words to Zedekiah, the king of Judah, in Jerusalem. ” 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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