Jeremiah 5:30 nasb — "An appalling and horrible thing Has happened in the land:

NASB

""An appalling and horrible thing Has happened in the land:"

— Jeremiah 5:30, NASB

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Jeremiah 5 — Context

27

'Like a cage full of birds, So their houses are full of deceit; Therefore they have become great and rich.

28

'They are fat, they are sleek, They also excel in deeds of wickedness; They do not plead the cause, The cause of the orphan, that they may prosper; And they do not defend the rights of the poor.

29

'Shall I not punish these people?' declares the LORD, 'On a nation such as this Shall I not avenge Myself?'

30

"An appalling and horrible thing Has happened in the land:

31

The prophets prophesy falsely, And the priests rule on their own authority; And My people love it so! But what will you do at the end of it?

Jeremiah 5:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 5:30 say?
Jeremiah 5:30 in the NASB reads: “"An appalling and horrible thing Has happened in the land:”
Where is Jeremiah 5:30 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 5:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 5, verse 30.
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 5:30.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 5:30 in?
Jeremiah 5:30 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 5:30?
Jeremiah 5:30 reads (NASB): “"An appalling and horrible thing Has happened in the land:” 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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