Jeremiah 38:3 nasb — "Thus says the LORD, 'This city will certainly be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon and he will ca…

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""Thus says the LORD, 'This city will certainly be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon and he will capture it.'""

— Jeremiah 38:3, NASB

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Jeremiah 38 — Context

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Now Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashhur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur the son of Malchijah heard the words that Jeremiah was speaking to all the people, saying,

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"Thus says the LORD, 'He who stays in this city will die by the sword and by famine and by pestilence, but he who goes out to the Chaldeans will live and have his own life as booty and stay alive.'

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"Thus says the LORD, 'This city will certainly be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon and he will capture it.'"

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Then the officials said to the king, "Now let this man be put to death, inasmuch as he is discouraging the men of war who are left in this city and all the people, by speaking such words to them; for this man is not seeking the well-being of this people but rather their harm."

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So King Zedekiah said, "Behold, he is in your hands; for the king can do nothing against you."

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Then they took Jeremiah and cast him into the cistern of Malchijah the king's son, which was in the court of the guardhouse; and they let Jeremiah down with ropes. Now in the cistern there was no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank into the mud.

Jeremiah 38:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 38:3 say?
Jeremiah 38:3 in the NASB reads: “"Thus says the LORD, 'This city will certainly be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon and he will capture it.'"”
Where is Jeremiah 38:3 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 38:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 38, verse 3.
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 38:3.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 38:3 in?
Jeremiah 38:3 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 38:3?
Jeremiah 38:3 reads (NASB): “"Thus says the LORD, 'This city will certainly be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon and he will capture it.'"” 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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