Jeremiah 43:8 bbe — Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,

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"Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,"

— Jeremiah 43:8, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 43 — Context

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But Johanan, the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces took all the rest of Judah who had come back into the land of Judah from all the nations where they had been forced to go;

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The men and the women and the children and the king's daughters, and every person whom Nebuzaradan, the captain of the armed men, had put under the care of Gedaliah, the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, and Jeremiah the prophet and Baruch, the son of Neriah;

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And they came into the land of Egypt; for they did not give ear to the voice of the Lord: and they came to Tahpanhes.

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Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,

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Take in your hand some great stones, and put them in a safe place in the paste in the brickwork which is at the way into Pharaoh's house in Tahpanhes, before the eyes of the men of Judah;

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And say to them, This is what the Lord of armies, the God of Israel, has said: See, I will send and take Nebuchadrezzar, the king of Babylon, my servant, and he will put the seat of his kingdom on these stones which have been put in a safe place here by you; and his tent will be stretched over them.

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And he will come and overcome the land of Egypt; those who are for death will be put to death, those who are to be prisoners will be made prisoners, and those who are for the sword will be given to the sword.

Jeremiah 43:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 43:8 say?
Jeremiah 43:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,”
Where is Jeremiah 43:8 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 43:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 43, verse 8.
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 43:8.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 43:8 in?
Jeremiah 43:8 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 43:8?
Jeremiah 43:8 reads (BBE): “Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,” 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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