Jeremiah 4:23 web — I saw the earth, and, behold, it was waste and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.

World English Bible

"I saw the earth, and, behold, it was waste and void; and the heavens, and they had no light."

— Jeremiah 4:23, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 4 — Context

20

Destruction on destruction is cried; for the whole land is laid waste: suddenly are my tents destroyed, [and] my curtains in a moment.

21

How long shall I see the standard, and hear the sound of the trumpet?

22

"For my people are foolish, they don't know me. They are foolish children, and they have no understanding. They are skillful in doing evil, but to do good they have no knowledge."

23

I saw the earth, and, behold, it was waste and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.

24

I saw the mountains, and behold, they trembled, and all the hills moved back and forth.

25

I saw, and behold, there was no man, and all the birds of the sky had fled.

26

I saw, and behold, the fruitful field was a wilderness, and all its cities were broken down at the presence of Yahweh, [and] before his fierce anger.

Jeremiah 4:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 4:23 say?
Jeremiah 4:23 in the World English Bible reads: “I saw the earth, and, behold, it was waste and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.”
Where is Jeremiah 4:23 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 4:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 4, verse 23.
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 4:23.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 4:23 in?
Jeremiah 4:23 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 4:23?
Jeremiah 4:23 reads (WEB): “I saw the earth, and, behold, it was waste and void; and the heavens, and they had no light.” 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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