Jeremiah 6:12 bbe — And their houses will be handed over to others, their fields and their wives together: for my hand will be stretched ou…

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"And their houses will be handed over to others, their fields and their wives together: for my hand will be stretched out against the people of the land, says the Lord."

— Jeremiah 6:12, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 6 — Context

9

This is what the Lord of armies has said: Everything will be taken from the rest of Israel as the last grapes are taken from the vine; let your hand be turned to the small branches, like one pulling off grapes.

10

To whom am I to give word, witnessing so that they may take note? see, their ears are stopped, and they are not able to give attention: see, the word of the Lord has been a cause of shame to them, they have no delight in it.

11

For this reason I am full of the wrath of the Lord, I am tired of keeping it in: may it be let loose on the children in the street, and on the band of the young men together: for even the husband with his wife will be taken, the old man with him who is full of days.

12

And their houses will be handed over to others, their fields and their wives together: for my hand will be stretched out against the people of the land, says the Lord.

13

For from the least of them even to the greatest, everyone is given up to getting money; from the prophet even to the priest, everyone is working deceit.

14

And they have made little of the wounds of my people, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

15

Let them be put to shame because they have done disgusting things. They had no shame, they were not able to become red with shame: so they will come down with those who are falling: when my punishment comes on them, they will be made low, says the Lord.

Jeremiah 6:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 6:12 say?
Jeremiah 6:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And their houses will be handed over to others, their fields and their wives together: for my hand will be stretched out against the people of the land, says the Lord.”
Where is Jeremiah 6:12 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 6:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 6, verse 12.
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 6:12.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 6:12 in?
Jeremiah 6:12 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 6:12?
Jeremiah 6:12 reads (BBE): “And their houses will be handed over to others, their fields and their wives together: for my hand will be stretched out against the people of the land, says the Lord.” 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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