Jeremiah 47:6 nasb — "Ah, sword of the LORD, How long will you not be quiet? Withdraw into your sheath; Be at rest and stay still.

NASB

""Ah, sword of the LORD, How long will you not be quiet? Withdraw into your sheath; Be at rest and stay still."

— Jeremiah 47:6, NASB

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Jeremiah 47 — Context

3

"Because of the noise of the galloping hoofs of his stallions, The tumult of his chariots, and the rumbling of his wheels, The fathers have not turned back for their children, Because of the limpness of their hands,

4

On account of the day that is coming To destroy all the Philistines, To cut off from Tyre and Sidon Every ally that is left; For the LORD is going to destroy the Philistines, The remnant of the coastland of Caphtor.

5

"Baldness has come upon Gaza; Ashkelon has been ruined. O remnant of their valley, How long will you gash yourself?

6

"Ah, sword of the LORD, How long will you not be quiet? Withdraw into your sheath; Be at rest and stay still.

7

"How can it be quiet, When the LORD has given it an order? Against Ashkelon and against the seacoast-- There He has assigned it."

Jeremiah 47:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 47:6 say?
Jeremiah 47:6 in the NASB reads: “"Ah, sword of the LORD, How long will you not be quiet? Withdraw into your sheath; Be at rest and stay still.”
Where is Jeremiah 47:6 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 47:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 47, verse 6.
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 47:6.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 47:6 in?
Jeremiah 47:6 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 47:6?
Jeremiah 47:6 reads (NASB): “"Ah, sword of the LORD, How long will you not be quiet? Withdraw into your sheath; Be at rest and stay still.” 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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