Jeremiah 5:11 web — For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me," says Yahweh.

World English Bible

"For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me," says Yahweh."

— Jeremiah 5:11, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 5 — Context

8

They were as fed horses roaming at large: everyone neighed after his neighbor's wife.

9

Shouldn't I punish them for these things?" says Yahweh; "and shouldn't my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

10

"Go up on her walls, and destroy; but don't make a full end. Take away her branches; for they are not Yahweh's.

11

For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me," says Yahweh.

12

They have denied Yahweh, and said, "It is not he; neither shall evil come on us; neither shall we see sword nor famine.

13

The prophets shall become wind, and the word is not in them. Thus shall it be done to them."

14

Therefore thus says Yahweh, the God of Armies, "Because you speak this word, behold, I will make my words in your mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them.

Jeremiah 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 5:11 say?
Jeremiah 5:11 in the World English Bible reads: “For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me," says Yahweh.”
Where is Jeremiah 5:11 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 5:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 5, verse 11.
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 5:11.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 5:11 in?
Jeremiah 5:11 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 5:11?
Jeremiah 5:11 reads (WEB): “For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me," says Yahweh.” 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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