Jeremiah 42:7 web — It happened after ten days, that the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah.

World English Bible

"It happened after ten days, that the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah."

— Jeremiah 42:7, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 42 — Context

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Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray to Yahweh your God according to your words; and it shall happen that whatever thing Yahweh shall answer you, I will declare it to you; I will keep nothing back from you.

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Then they said to Jeremiah, Yahweh be a true and faithful witness among us, if we don't do according to all the word with which Yahweh your God shall send you to us.

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Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of Yahweh our God, to whom we send you; that it may be well with us, when we obey the voice of Yahweh our God.

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It happened after ten days, that the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah.

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Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,

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and said to them, Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your supplication before him:

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If you will still live in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I will plant you, and not pluck you up; for I grieve over the distress that I have brought on you.

Jeremiah 42:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 42:7 say?
Jeremiah 42:7 in the World English Bible reads: “It happened after ten days, that the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah.”
Where is Jeremiah 42:7 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 42:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 42, verse 7.
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 42:7.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 42:7 in?
Jeremiah 42:7 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 42:7?
Jeremiah 42:7 reads (WEB): “It happened after ten days, that the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah.” 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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