Jeremiah 8:20 asv — The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.

American Standard Version

"The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. "

— Jeremiah 8:20, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 8 — Context

17

For, behold, I will send serpents, adders, among you, which will not be charmed; and they shall bite you, saith Jehovah.

18

Oh that I could comfort myself against sorrow! my heart is faint within me.

19

Behold, the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people from a land that is very far off: is not Jehovah in Zion? is not her King in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with foreign vanities?

20

The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.

21

For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt: I mourn; dismay hath taken hold on me.

22

Is there no balm in Gilead? is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?

Jeremiah 8:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 8:20 say?
Jeremiah 8:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. ”
Where is Jeremiah 8:20 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 8:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 8, verse 20.
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 8:20.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 8:20 in?
Jeremiah 8:20 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 8:20?
Jeremiah 8:20 reads (ASV): “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. ” 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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