Jeremiah 5:18 akjv — Nevertheless in those days, says the LORD, I will not make a full end with you. ¶

American King James Version

"Nevertheless in those days, says the LORD, I will not make a full end with you. ¶ "

— Jeremiah 5:18, American King James Version

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Jeremiah 5 — Context

15

See, I will bring a nation on you from far, O house of Israel, says the LORD: it is a mighty nation, it is an ancient nation, a nation whose language you know not, neither understand what they say.

16

Their quiver is as an open sepulcher, they are all mighty men.

17

And they shall eat up your harvest, and your bread, which your sons and your daughters should eat: they shall eat up your flocks and your herds: they shall eat up your vines and your fig trees: they shall impoverish your fenced cities, wherein you trusted, with the sword.

18

Nevertheless in those days, says the LORD, I will not make a full end with you. ¶

19

And it shall come to pass, when you shall say, Why does the LORD our God all these things to us? then shall you answer them, Like as you have forsaken me, and served strange gods in your land, so shall you serve strangers in a land that is not yours.

20

Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,

21

Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:

Jeremiah 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jeremiah 5:18 say?
Jeremiah 5:18 in the American King James Version reads: “Nevertheless in those days, says the LORD, I will not make a full end with you. ¶ ”
Where is Jeremiah 5:18 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 5:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 5, verse 18.
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 5:18.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 5:18 in?
Jeremiah 5:18 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 5:18?
Jeremiah 5:18 reads (AKJV): “Nevertheless in those days, says the LORD, I will not make a full end with you. ¶ ” 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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