1 The words of Jeremiah,the son of Hilkiah, one of the priests living in Anathothin the territory of Benjamin. 2 The word of theLordcame to him in the thirteenth year…

Israel Accused of Apostasy 1 The word of theLordcame to me: 2 “Go and announce directly to Jerusalem that this is what theLordsays: I remember the loyalty of your youth,…

Wages of Apostasy 1 Ifa man divorces his wife and she leaves him to marry another, can he ever return to her? Wouldn’t such a landbecome totally defiled? But you!…

Blessing or Curse 1 If you return,Israel — this is theLord’s declaration — you will return to Me, if you remove your detestable idols from My presence and do not…

The Depravity of Jerusalem 1 Roamthrough the streets of Jerusalem. Look and take note; search in her squares. If you find one person, any who acts justly, who seeks to…

Threatened Siege of Jerusalem 1 “Run for cover,Benjaminites, out of Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s hornin Tekoa; raise a smoke signalover Beth-haccherem, for disaster threatens from the north, even great destruction….

False Trust in the Temple 1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from theLord: 2 “Stand in the gate of the house of theLordand there call out this…

Death over Life 1 “At that time” — this is theLord’s declaration — “the bones of the kings of Judah, the bones of her officials, the bones of the priests,…

1 If my head were a spring of water, my eyes a fountain of tears, I would weep day and night over the slain of my dearpeople. 2 If only…

False Gods Contrasted with the Creator 1 Hear the word that theLordhas spoken toyou, house of Israel. 2 This is what theLordsays: Do not learn the way of the nations…