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"Thus says Yahweh, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it."

— Jeremiah 38:3, World English Bible

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KJV
“Thus saith the Lord, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the king of Babylon’s army, which shall take it.”
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ASV
“Thus saith Jehovah, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it. ”
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NET
“They had also heard him say,“The LORD says,‘This city will certainly be handed over to the army of the king of Babylon. They will capture it.’””
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DRB
“Thus saith the Lord: This city shall surely be delivered into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it.”
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BBE
“The Lord has said, This town will certainly be given into the hands of the army of the king of Babylon, and he will take it.”
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KJVA
“Thus saith the Lord, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the king of Babylon’s army, which shall take it.”
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Jeremiah 38 — Context

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 spoke to all the people, saying,

Thus says Yahweh, He who remains in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence; but he who goes forth to the Chaldeans shall live, and his life shall be to him for a prey, and he shall live.

Thus says Yahweh, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it.

Then the princes said to the king, "Please let this man be put to death; because he weakens the hands of the men of war who remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words to them: for this man doesn't seek the welfare of this people, but the hurt."

Zedekiah the king said, Behold, he is in your hand; for the king is not he who can do anything against you.

Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchijah the king's son, that was in the court of the guard: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. In the dungeon there was no water, but mire; and Jeremiah sank in the mire.

Jeremiah 38:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 38:3 say?

Jeremiah 38:3 in the World English Bible reads: “Thus says Yahweh, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon, and he shall take 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 (WEB): “Thus says Yahweh, This city shall surely be given into the hand of the army of the king of Babylon, and he shall take 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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