Jeremiah 6:24 nasb — We have heard the report of it; Our hands are limp. Anguish has seized us, Pain as of a woman in childbirth.

NASB

"We have heard the report of it; Our hands are limp. Anguish has seized us, Pain as of a woman in childbirth."

— Jeremiah 6:24, NASB

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Jeremiah 6 — Context

21

Therefore, thus says the LORD, "Behold, I am laying stumbling blocks before this people. And they will stumble against them, Fathers and sons together; Neighbor and friend will perish."

22

Thus says the LORD, "Behold, a people is coming from the north land, And a great nation will be aroused from the remote parts of the earth.

23

"They seize bow and spear; They are cruel and have no mercy; Their voice roars like the sea, And they ride on horses, Arrayed as a man for the battle Against you, O daughter of Zion!"

24

We have heard the report of it; Our hands are limp. Anguish has seized us, Pain as of a woman in childbirth.

25

Do not go out into the field And do not walk on the road, For the enemy has a sword, Terror is on every side.

26

O daughter of my people, put on sackcloth And roll in ashes; Mourn as for an only son, A lamentation most bitter. For suddenly the destroyer Will come upon us.

27

"I have made you an assayer and a tester among My people, That you may know and assay their way."

Jeremiah 6:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 6:24 say?
Jeremiah 6:24 in the NASB reads: “We have heard the report of it; Our hands are limp. Anguish has seized us, Pain as of a woman in childbirth.”
Where is Jeremiah 6:24 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 6:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 6, verse 24.
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 6:24.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 6:24 in?
Jeremiah 6:24 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 6:24?
Jeremiah 6:24 reads (NASB): “We have heard the report of it; Our hands are limp. Anguish has seized us, Pain as of a woman in childbirth.” 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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