Jeremiah 8:11 web — They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

World English Bible

"They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace."

— Jeremiah 8:11, World English Bible

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Jeremiah 8 — Context

8

How do you say, We are wise, and the law of Yahweh is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes has worked falsely.

9

The wise men are disappointed, they are dismayed and taken: behold, they have rejected the word of Yahweh; and what kind of wisdom is in them?

10

Therefore will I give their wives to others, and their fields to those who shall possess them: for everyone from the least even to the greatest is given to covetousness; from the prophet even to the priest every one deals falsely.

11

They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.

12

Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore shall they fall among those who fall; in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, says Yahweh.

13

I will utterly consume them, says Yahweh: no grapes shall be on the vine, nor figs on the fig tree, and the leaf shall fade; and [the things that] I have given them shall pass away from them.

14

Why do we sit still? Assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the fortified cities, and let us be silent there; for Yahweh our God has put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against Yahweh.

Jeremiah 8:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 8:11 say?
Jeremiah 8:11 in the World English Bible reads: “They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.”
Where is Jeremiah 8:11 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 8:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 8, verse 11.
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 8:11.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 8:11 in?
Jeremiah 8:11 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 8:11?
Jeremiah 8:11 reads (WEB): “They have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.” 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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