Jeremiah 5:18 web — "But even in those days," says Yahweh, "I will not make a full end with you.

World English Bible

""But even in those days," says Yahweh, "I will not make a full end with you."

— Jeremiah 5:18, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 5 — Context

15

Behold, I will bring a nation on you from far, house of Israel," says Yahweh. "It is a mighty nation. It is an ancient nation, a nation whose language you don't know, neither understand what they say.

16

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

17

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 beat down your fortified cities, in which you trust, with the sword.

18

"But even in those days," says Yahweh, "I will not make a full end with you.

19

It will happen, when you say, 'Why has Yahweh our God done all these things to us?' Then you shall say to them, 'Just like you have forsaken me, and served foreign gods in your land, so you shall 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, foolish people, and without understanding; who have eyes, and don't see; who have ears, and don't hear:

Jeremiah 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 5:18 say?
Jeremiah 5:18 in the World English Bible reads: “"But even in those days," says Yahweh, "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 (WEB): “"But even in those days," says Yahweh, "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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