For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Jeremiah 29:11 KJV
About the Book of Jeremiah
Jeremiah was called as a young man and prophesied for over forty years in Judah, up to and beyond the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon. He warns that false worship and injustice will bring disaster, and is mocked, beaten and imprisoned. The book mixes poems, sermons, biography and symbolic acts such as a broken pot and a yoke. It also contains letters to the exiles and the promise of a new covenant written on the heart. It is deeply personal: Jeremiah openly complains to God.
- Testament: Old Testament
- Genre: Prophecy
- Chapters: 52
- Verses: 1,364
Who Wrote Jeremiah, and When?
Author: Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, with his scribe Baruch.
When it was written: Ministry from about 627 to after 586 BC.
Main Themes in Jeremiah
- Judgment for unfaithfulness
- The new covenant
- A prophet's suffering
A Key Verse: Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
Written to exiles in Babylon, this promise of a future and a hope was addressed to a whole community, not one person.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Jeremiah?
Jeremiah has 52 chapters and 1,364 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Author: Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, with his scribe Baruch. When it was written: Ministry from about 627 to after 586 BC.
What is Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah was called as a young man and prophesied for over forty years in Judah, up to and beyond the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon. He warns that false worship and injustice will bring disaster, and is mocked, beaten and imprisoned. The book mixes poems, sermons, biography and symbolic acts such as a broken pot and a yoke. It also contains letters to the exiles and the promise of a new covenant written on the heart. It is deeply personal: Jeremiah openly complains to God.
Can I get a random verse from only Jeremiah?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from Jeremiah only. Every one of its 1,364 verses has an equal chance.