Jeremiah 4:27 nasb — For thus says the LORD, "The whole land shall be a desolation, Yet I will not execute a complete destruction.

NASB

"For thus says the LORD, "The whole land shall be a desolation, Yet I will not execute a complete destruction."

— Jeremiah 4:27, NASB

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Jeremiah 4 — Context

24

I looked on the mountains, and behold, they were quaking, And all the hills moved to and fro.

25

I looked, and behold, there was no man, And all the birds of the heavens had fled.

26

I looked, and behold, the fruitful land was a wilderness, And all its cities were pulled down Before the LORD, before His fierce anger.

27

For thus says the LORD, "The whole land shall be a desolation, Yet I will not execute a complete destruction.

28

"For this the earth shall mourn And the heavens above be dark, Because I have spoken, I have purposed, And I will not change My mind, nor will I turn from it."

29

At the sound of the horseman and bowman every city flees; They go into the thickets and climb among the rocks; Every city is forsaken, And no man dwells in them.

30

And you, O desolate one, what will you do? Although you dress in scarlet, Although you decorate yourself with ornaments of gold, Although you enlarge your eyes with paint, In vain you make yourself beautiful. Your lovers despise you; They seek your life.

Jeremiah 4:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 4:27 say?
Jeremiah 4:27 in the NASB reads: “For thus says the LORD, "The whole land shall be a desolation, Yet I will not execute a complete destruction.”
Where is Jeremiah 4:27 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 4:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 4, verse 27.
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 4:27.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 4:27 in?
Jeremiah 4:27 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 4:27?
Jeremiah 4:27 reads (NASB): “For thus says the LORD, "The whole land shall be a desolation, Yet I will not execute a complete destruction.” 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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