Jeremiah 49:15 cpdv — For behold, I have made you little among the nations, contemptible among men.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For behold, I have made you little among the nations, contemptible among men. "

— Jeremiah 49:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 49 — Context

12

For thus says the Lord: “Behold, those who judged that they would not drink the cup, will certainly drink. And so, will you be released as if you were innocent? You will not be released as if innocent. Instead, you shall certainly drink.

13

For I have sworn by myself, says the Lord, that Bozrah will be a desolation, and a disgrace, and a wasteland, and a curse. And all her cities will be a perpetual wilderness.

14

I have heard a report from the Lord, and a legate has been sent to the nations: ‘Gather yourselves together, and go forth against her, and let us rise up to battle.’

15

For behold, I have made you little among the nations, contemptible among men.

16

Your arrogance has deceived you, by the pride of your heart, you who live in the caverns of the rock and who strive to take hold of the height of the hill. But even if you make your nest like that of an eagle, I will pull you down from there, says the Lord.

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And Idumea will be a desert. Everyone who passes by it will be stupefied and will hiss over all its wounds.

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Just as Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighbors were overthrown, says the Lord: there will not be a man living there, and no son of man will tend it.

Jeremiah 49:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 49:15 say?
Jeremiah 49:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For behold, I have made you little among the nations, contemptible among men. ”
Where is Jeremiah 49:15 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 49:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 49, verse 15.
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 49:15.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 49:15 in?
Jeremiah 49:15 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 49:15?
Jeremiah 49:15 reads (CPDV): “For behold, I have made you little among the nations, contemptible among men. ” 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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