Jeremiah 5:14 net — Because of that, the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, said to me,“Because these people have spoken like this, I will make t…

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"Because of that, the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, said to me,“Because these people have spoken like this, I will make the words that I put in your mouth like fire. And I will make this people like wood which the fiery judgments you speak will burn up.”"

— Jeremiah 5:14, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 5 — Context

11

For the nations of Israel and Judah have been very unfaithful to me,”says the LORD.

12

“These people have denied what the LORD says. They have said,‘That is not so! No harm will come to us. We will not experience war and famine.

13

The prophets will prove to be full of wind. The LORD has not spoken through them. So, let what they say happen to them.’”

14

Because of that, the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, said to me,“Because these people have spoken like this, I will make the words that I put in your mouth like fire. And I will make this people like wood which the fiery judgments you speak will burn up.”

15

The LORD says,“Listen, nation of Israel! I am about to bring a nation from far away to attack you. It will be a nation that was founded long ago and has lasted for a long time. It will be a nation whose language you will not know. Its people will speak words that you will not be able to understand.

16

All of its soldiers are strong and mighty. Their arrows will send you to your grave.

17

They will eat up your crops and your food. They will kill off your sons and your daughters. They will eat up your sheep and your cattle. They will destroy your vines and your fig trees. Their weapons will batter down the fortified cities you trust in.

Jeremiah 5:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 5:14 say?
Jeremiah 5:14 in the NET Bible reads: “Because of that, the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, said to me,“Because these people have spoken like this, I will make the words that I put in your mouth like fire. And I will make this people like wood which the fiery judgments you speak will burn up.””
Where is Jeremiah 5:14 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 5:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 5, verse 14.
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 5:14.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 5:14 in?
Jeremiah 5:14 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 5:14?
Jeremiah 5:14 reads (NET): “Because of that, the LORD God of Heaven’s Armies, said to me,“Because these people have spoken like this, I will make the words that I put in your mouth like fire. And I will make this people like wood which the fiery judgments you speak will burn up.”” 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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