Jeremiah 6:5 cpdv — ‘Rise up, and let us ascend in the night, and let us destroy her houses.’ ”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"‘Rise up, and let us ascend in the night, and let us destroy her houses.’ ” "

— Jeremiah 6:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jeremiah 6 — Context

2

I have compared the daughter of Zion to a beautiful and delicate woman.

3

The pastors will come to her with their flocks. They have pitched their tents against her all around. Each one will feed those who are under his hand.

4

‘Sanctify a war against her! Rise up together, and let us ascend at midday.’ ‘Woe to us! For the day has declined; for the shadows of the evening have grown longer.’

5

‘Rise up, and let us ascend in the night, and let us destroy her houses.’ ”

6

For thus says the Lord of hosts: “Cut down her trees, and build a rampart around Jerusalem. This is the city of visitation! Every kind of false claim is in her midst.

7

Just as a cistern makes its water cold, so has she made her wickedness cold. Iniquity and devastation will be heard in her; sickness and wounds will be ever before me.

8

O Jerusalem, accept instruction, lest perhaps my soul may withdraw from you; lest perhaps I may set you in a desert, in an uninhabitable land.”

Jeremiah 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 6:5 say?
Jeremiah 6:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “‘Rise up, and let us ascend in the night, and let us destroy her houses.’ ” ”
Where is Jeremiah 6:5 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 6:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 6, verse 5.
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 6:5.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 6:5 in?
Jeremiah 6:5 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 6:5?
Jeremiah 6:5 reads (CPDV): “‘Rise up, and let us ascend in the night, and let us destroy her houses.’ ” ” 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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