Jeremiah 49:25 nasb — "How the city of praise has not been deserted, The town of My joy!

NASB

""How the city of praise has not been deserted, The town of My joy!"

— Jeremiah 49:25, NASB

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Jeremiah 49 — Context

22

Behold, He will mount up and swoop like an eagle and spread out His wings against Bozrah; and the hearts of the mighty men of Edom in that day will be like the heart of a woman in labor.

23

Concerning Damascus. "Hamath and Arpad are put to shame, For they have heard bad news; They are disheartened. There is anxiety by the sea, It cannot be calmed.

24

"Damascus has become helpless; She has turned away to flee, And panic has gripped her; Distress and pangs have taken hold of her Like a woman in childbirth.

25

"How the city of praise has not been deserted, The town of My joy!

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"Therefore, her young men will fall in her streets, And all the men of war will be silenced in that day," declares the LORD of hosts.

27

"I will set fire to the wall of Damascus, And it will devour the fortified towers of Ben-hadad."

28

Concerning Kedar and the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon defeated. Thus says the LORD, "Arise, go up to Kedar And devastate the men of the east.

Jeremiah 49:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 49:25 say?
Jeremiah 49:25 in the NASB reads: “"How the city of praise has not been deserted, The town of My joy!”
Where is Jeremiah 49:25 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 49:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 49, verse 25.
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 49:25.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 49:25 in?
Jeremiah 49:25 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 49:25?
Jeremiah 49:25 reads (NASB): “"How the city of praise has not been deserted, The town of My joy!” 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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