Jeremiah 35:10 nasb — "We have only dwelt in tents, and have obeyed and have done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

NASB

""We have only dwelt in tents, and have obeyed and have done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us."

— Jeremiah 35:10, NASB

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Jeremiah 35 — Context

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'You shall not build a house, and you shall not sow seed and you shall not plant a vineyard or own one; but in tents you shall dwell all your days, that you may live many days in the land where you sojourn.'

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"We have obeyed the voice of Jonadab the son of Rechab, our father, in all that he commanded us, not to drink wine all our days, we, our wives, our sons or our daughters,

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nor to build ourselves houses to dwell in; and we do not have vineyard or field or seed.

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"We have only dwelt in tents, and have obeyed and have done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

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"But when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against the land, we said, 'Come and let us go to Jerusalem before the army of the Chaldeans and before the army of the Arameans.' So we have dwelt in Jerusalem."

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Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying,

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"Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, 'Go and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, "Will you not receive instruction by listening to My words?" declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 35:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 35:10 say?
Jeremiah 35:10 in the NASB reads: “"We have only dwelt in tents, and have obeyed and have done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.”
Where is Jeremiah 35:10 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 35:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 35, 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 35:10.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 35:10 in?
Jeremiah 35:10 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 35:10?
Jeremiah 35:10 reads (NASB): “"We have only dwelt in tents, and have obeyed and have done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.” 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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