Jeremiah 42:3 net — Pray that the LORD your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.”

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"Pray that the LORD your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.”"

— Jeremiah 42:3, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 42 — Context

1

The Survivors Ask the Lord for Advice but Refuse to Follow It Then all the army officers, including Johanan son of Kareah and Jezaniah son of Hoshaiah and all the people of every class, went to the prophet Jeremiah.

2

They said to him,“Please grant our request and pray to the LORD your God for all those of us who are still left alive here. For, as you yourself can see, there are only a few of us left out of the many there were before.

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Pray that the LORD your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.”

4

The prophet Jeremiah answered them,“Agreed! I will indeed pray to the LORD your God as you have asked. I will tell you everything the LORD replies in response to you. I will not keep anything back from you.”

5

They answered Jeremiah,“May the LORD be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not do just as the LORD your God sends you to tell us to do.

6

We will obey what the LORD our God to whom we are sending you tells us to do. It does not matter whether we like what he tells us or not. We will obey what he tells us to do so that things will go well for us.”

Jeremiah 42:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 42:3 say?
Jeremiah 42:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Pray that the LORD your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.””
Where is Jeremiah 42:3 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 42:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 42, 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 42:3.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 42:3 in?
Jeremiah 42:3 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 42:3?
Jeremiah 42:3 reads (NET): “Pray that the LORD your God will tell us where we should go and what we should do.”” 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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