📖 Jeremiah — Chapter 11 (KJV)
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Jeremiah 11:1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD saying,
Jeremiah 11:2 Hear ye the words of this covenant, and speak unto the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem;
Jeremiah 11:3 And say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Cursed be the man that obeyeth not the words of this covenant,
Jeremiah 11:4 Which RI commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying, Obey my voice, and do them, according to all which I command you: so shall ye be my people, and I will be your God:
Jeremiah 11:5 That I may Rperform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day. Then answered I, and said, TSo be it, O LORD.
Jeremiah 11:6 Then the LORD said unto me, RProclaim all these words in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying, Hear ye the words of this covenant, and do them.
Jeremiah 11:7 For RI earnestly protested unto your fathers in the day that I brought them up out of the land of Egypt, even unto this day, rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice.
Jeremiah 11:8 Yet they Robeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the Timagination of their evil heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do: but they did them not.
Jeremiah 11:9 And the LORD said unto me, A conspiracy is found among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Jeremiah 11:10 They are Rturned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words; and they went after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers.
Jeremiah 11:11 Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, RI will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able Tto escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them.
Jeremiah 11:12 Then shall the cities of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem go, and cry unto the gods unto whom they offer incense: but they shall not save them at all in the time of their Ttrouble.
Jeremiah 11:13 RFor according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Judah; and according to the number of the streets of Jerusalem have ye set up altars to that Tshameful thing, even altars to burn incense unto Baal.
Jeremiah 11:14 Therefore Rpray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hear them in the time that they cry unto me for their Ttrouble.
Jeremiah 11:15 RTWhat hath my beloved to do in mine house, seeing she hath wrought lewdness with many, and the holy flesh is passed from thee? Twhen thou doest evil, then thou rejoicest.
Jeremiah 11:16 The LORD called thy name, RA green olive tree, fair, and of goodly fruit: with the noise of a great tumult he hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken.
Jeremiah 11:17 For the LORD of hosts, Rthat planted thee, hath pronounced evil against thee, for the evil of the house of Israel and of the house of Judah, which they have done against themselves to provoke me to anger in offering incense unto Baal.
Jeremiah 11:18 And Rthe LORD hath given me knowledge of it, and I know it: then thou shewedst me their doings.
Jeremiah 11:19 But RI was like a lamb or an ox that is brought to the slaughter; and I knew not that they had devised devices against me, saying, Let us destroy Tthe tree with the fruit thereof, and let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be no more remembered.
Jeremiah 11:20 But, O LORD of hosts, that Rjudgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.
Jeremiah 11:21 Therefore thus saith the LORD of the men of Anathoth, Rthat seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, that thou die not by our hand:
Jeremiah 11:22 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will Tpunish them: the Ryoung men shall die by the sword; their sons and their daughters shall die by famine:
Jeremiah 11:23 And there shall be no remnant of them: for I will bring evil upon the men of Anathoth, even Rthe year of their visitation.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Jeremiah 11:1–8 — The covenant calls for obedience
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord recalls bringing Israel from Egypt and commanding obedience as his people. Repeated warnings were ignored, so the covenant’s announced consequences confront their refusal.
Key Truth: Hear covenant words with obedient attention.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ that came to Jeremiah from the LORD saying,” (Jeremiah 11:1)
Find it in Jeremiah 11:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “That I may ____ the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to …” (Jeremiah 11:5)
Find it in Jeremiah 11:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… ear, but walked every one in the imagination of their ____ heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the words …” (Jeremiah 11:8)
Find it in Jeremiah 11:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Jeremiah 11:9–16 — Shared rebellion and a damaged olive tree
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Judah and Jerusalem return to their fathers’ sins and serve other gods that cannot save. The once-beautiful olive tree is pictured with fire and broken branches.
Key Truth: Do not let familiar customs excuse unfaithfulness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And the ____ said unto me, A conspiracy is found among the men …” (Jeremiah 11:9)
Find it in Jeremiah 11:9 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For according to the ____ of thy cities were thy gods, O Judah; and according …” (Jeremiah 11:13)
Find it in Jeremiah 11:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The LORD ____ thy name, A green olive tree, fair, and of goodly …” (Jeremiah 11:16)
Find it in Jeremiah 11:16 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Jeremiah 11:17–23 — A plot against the prophet
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord reveals a murderous plot to Jeremiah, who had been like an unsuspecting lamb. He commits his cause to the righteous Judge, and the threatening men of Anathoth face judgment.
Key Truth: Entrust injustice to the One who judges hearts.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… shall be no remnant of them: for I will bring ____ upon the men of Anathoth, even the year of their …” (Jeremiah 11:23)
Find it in Jeremiah 11:23 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the ____ , let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto …” (Jeremiah 11:20)
Find it in Jeremiah 11:20 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And there shall be no ____ of them: for I will bring evil upon the men …” (Jeremiah 11:23)
Find it in Jeremiah 11:23 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 7:10 — God is described as saving the upright in heart.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Which inherited habit should you measure against God’s word?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How is obedience linked with belonging to God’s people?
2. Why do the covenant’s consequences come upon the people?
3. Why will the cities’ chosen gods fail in trouble?
4. How does the olive-tree image combine former favour and judgment?
5. What makes the plot against Jeremiah particularly treacherous?
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