Jeremiah 25:5

Translations

Modern

The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever.

Traditional

They said, Turn ye again now every one from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that the Lord hath given unto you and to your fathers for ever and ever:

Literal

…saying, ‘Repent now, each man from his evil way, and from the evil of his deeds, and dwell in the land that YHWH has given to you and to your fathers, from forever and even to forever.

Latin

…cum diceret: Revertimini unusquisque a via sua mala, et a pessimis cogitationibus vestris, et habitabitis in terra quam dedit Dominus vobis et patribus vestris, a sæculo et usque in sæculum:

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Hebrew

English

The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever.

Notes

Jeremiah 25:5–6

The Lord asked his people to stop doing evil things that made him angry. If they did, he would not harm them but would give them his promised blessings.

Jeremiah 25:1–14

The Lord had been patient with Jerusalem's rebellion and refusal to listen, but now it was time for judgment.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah Nebuchadnezzar II The Lord of Nations

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Jeremiah 7:7
…then I will let you live in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever.
Isaiah 55:6–7
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
Jeremiah 17:25
…then kings and princes will enter through the gates of this city. They will sit on the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses with their officials, along with the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem, and this city will be inhabited forever.
Genesis 17:8
And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.”
Zechariah 1:4–5
Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets proclaimed that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Turn now from your evil ways and deeds.’ But they did not listen or pay attention to Me, declares the LORD.
Jonah 3:8–10
Furthermore, let both man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and have everyone call out earnestly to God. Let each one turn from his evil ways and from the violence in his hands.
Ezekiel 18:30
Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.
Jeremiah 35:15
Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me.
Jeremiah 18:11
Now therefore, tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am planning a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways, and correct your ways and deeds.’
James 4:8–10
Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Luke 13:3–5
No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.
Ezekiel 33:11
Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Jehoiakim

Topics

Babylon: Empire of Prophecies of Conquests By Captivity of Judah in Babylon, Prophecy of Prophets were Sent to Reprove the Wicked and Exhort to Repentance Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wicked (People): Warned

Jeremiah 25:5

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