Jeremiah 51:17 web — Every man is become brutish [and is] without knowledge; every goldsmith is disappointed by his image; for his molten im…

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"Every man is become brutish [and is] without knowledge; every goldsmith is disappointed by his image; for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them."

— Jeremiah 51:17, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 51 — Context

14

Yahweh of Armies has sworn by himself, [saying], Surely I will fill you with men, as with the canker worm; and they shall lift up a shout against you.

15

He has made the earth by his power, he has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding has he stretched out the heavens:

16

when he utters his voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and he causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; he makes lightning for the rain, and brings forth the wind out of his treasuries.

17

Every man is become brutish [and is] without knowledge; every goldsmith is disappointed by his image; for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.

18

They are vanity, a work of delusion: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.

19

The portion of Jacob is not like these; for he is the former of all things; and [Israel] is the tribe of his inheritance: Yahweh of Armies is his name.

20

You are my battle axe and weapons of war: and with you will I break in pieces the nations; and with you will I destroy kingdoms;

Jeremiah 51:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 51:17 say?
Jeremiah 51:17 in the World English Bible reads: “Every man is become brutish [and is] without knowledge; every goldsmith is disappointed by his image; for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.”
Where is Jeremiah 51:17 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 51:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 51, verse 17.
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 51:17.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 51:17 in?
Jeremiah 51:17 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 51:17?
Jeremiah 51:17 reads (WEB): “Every man is become brutish [and is] without knowledge; every goldsmith is disappointed by his image; for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.” 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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