Jeremiah 6:5 nasb — "Arise, and let us attack by night And destroy her palaces!"

NASB

""Arise, and let us attack by night And destroy her palaces!""

— Jeremiah 6:5, NASB

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Jeremiah 6 — Context

2

"The comely and dainty one, the daughter of Zion, I will cut off.

3

"Shepherds and their flocks will come to her, They will pitch their tents around her, They will pasture each in his place.

4

"Prepare war against her; Arise, and let us attack at noon. Woe to us, for the day declines, For the shadows of the evening lengthen!

5

"Arise, and let us attack by night And destroy her palaces!"

6

For thus says the LORD of hosts, "Cut down her trees And cast up a siege against Jerusalem. This is the city to be punished, In whose midst there is only oppression.

7

"As a well keeps its waters fresh, So she keeps fresh her wickedness. Violence and destruction are heard in her; Sickness and wounds are ever before Me.

8

"Be warned, O Jerusalem, Or I shall be alienated from you, And make you a desolation, A land not inhabited."

Jeremiah 6:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jeremiah 6:5 say?
Jeremiah 6:5 in the NASB reads: “"Arise, and let us attack by night And destroy her palaces!"”
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 (NASB): “"Arise, and let us attack by night And destroy her palaces!"” 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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