Jeremiah 7:16 net — “But as for you, Jeremiah, do not pray for these people! Do not raise a cry of prayer for them! Do not plead with me to…

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"“But as for you, Jeremiah, do not pray for these people! Do not raise a cry of prayer for them! Do not plead with me to save them, because I will not listen to you."

— Jeremiah 7:16, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 7 — Context

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You also have done all these things, says the LORD, and I have spoken to you over and over again. But you have not listened! You have refused to respond when I called you to repent!

14

So I will destroy this temple which I have claimed as my own, this temple that you are trusting to protect you. I will destroy this place that I gave to you and your ancestors, just like I destroyed Shiloh.

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And I will drive you out of my sight just like I drove out your relatives, the people of Israel.’”

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“But as for you, Jeremiah, do not pray for these people! Do not raise a cry of prayer for them! Do not plead with me to save them, because I will not listen to you.

17

Do you see what they are doing in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?

18

Children are gathering firewood, fathers are building fires with it, and women are mixing dough to bake cakes to offer to the goddess they call the Queen of Heaven. They are also pouring out drink offerings to other gods. They seem to do all this just to trouble me.

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But I am not really the one being troubled!” says the LORD.“Rather they are bringing trouble on themselves to their own shame!

Jeremiah 7:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 7:16 say?
Jeremiah 7:16 in the NET Bible reads: ““But as for you, Jeremiah, do not pray for these people! Do not raise a cry of prayer for them! Do not plead with me to save them, because I will not listen to you.”
Where is Jeremiah 7:16 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 7:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 7, verse 16.
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 7:16.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 7:16 in?
Jeremiah 7:16 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 7:16?
Jeremiah 7:16 reads (NET): ““But as for you, Jeremiah, do not pray for these people! Do not raise a cry of prayer for them! Do not plead with me to save them, because I will not listen to you.” 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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