The Book of Jeremiah

Jeremiah Outline

Chapters & Genres

The book of Jeremiah in the Holy Bible is one of the most fascinating, intriguing and complex books that can be found in the Old Testament. This book is named after the prophet Jeremiah who was called by God to be his spokesman to the people of Judah during one of the most tumultuous times in the history of Israel. Jeremiah is one of the major prophets in the Old Testament and his book is the second longest of all the prophetic books, after the book of Isaiah.

The book of Jeremiah is divided into two major sections: the first section is chapters 1-25, which contains the prophecies of Jeremiah to the people of Judah and their kings. The second section is chapters 26-52, which contains historical narratives of the events that took place during the time of Jeremiah. The book of Jeremiah is not arranged chronologically, and some of the prophecies in the first section may have been given at different times than what is indicated in the text.

Jeremiah was born in Anathoth, a town in the territory of Benjamin, to a family of priests. He was called by God to be a prophet when he was still young, and he served as a prophet in Judah for over 40 years, from the 13th year of King Josiah until after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. Jeremiah's ministry was characterized by intense opposition and rejection by the people of Judah, who did not want to hear his message of repentance and judgment.

The message that Jeremiah brought to the people of Judah was a message of warning and judgment. He warned the people that if they did not repent of their sins and turn back to God, then they would be punished with exile and destruction. Jeremiah's message was not popular with the people, who were convinced that God would protect them because they were the chosen people of God. However, Jeremiah's message was consistent with the message of other prophets such as Amos, Hosea, and Isaiah, who also warned of judgment and called for repentance.

One of the most significant events in the book of Jeremiah is the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the people of Judah to Babylon. This event was the culmination of Jeremiah's prophecies and was a turning point in the history of Israel. The Babylonian conquest of Judah and the destruction of Jerusalem were seen as the judgment of God on the people of Judah for their disobedience and idolatry. The book of Jeremiah contains several prophecies about the destruction of Jerusalem, including the famous prophecy of the seventy years of exile.

Another important theme in the book of Jeremiah is the concept of the new covenant. In chapter 31, Jeremiah prophesies about a new covenant that God will make with his people. This new covenant will not be like the old covenant that God made with the people of Israel when he brought them out of Egypt. The new covenant will be written on the hearts of the people, and they will know God intimately. This prophecy is seen as a foreshadowing of the coming of Jesus Christ, who established the new covenant through his death and resurrection.

The book of Jeremiah also contains several stories about the prophet himself, which give us insight into his character and his struggles. Jeremiah was a man who was deeply committed to God and his calling, but he also struggled with doubt, fear, and discouragement. He was rejected by his own people, persecuted by the kings and priests, and even thrown into a cistern and left to die. Despite all of this, Jeremiah remained faithful to God and continued to proclaim his message of repentance and judgment.

In conclusion, the book of Jeremiah is a complex and fascinating book that contains important messages for us today. It is a book that reminds us of God's faithfulness and his justice, and it challenges us to be faithful to him even in the midst of opposition and discouragement. The book of Jeremiah also points us to the coming of Jesus Christ and the establishment of the new covenant, which offers us the forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life. As we read the book of Jeremiah, may we be encouraged to follow God faithfully, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, and to trust in his promises of salvation and redemption.

Jeremiah 1
JEREMIAH CH. 1 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 1 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 1 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 1 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 1 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 1 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 1 YLT | 19
Jeremiah 2
JEREMIAH CH. 2 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 2 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 2 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 2 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 2 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 2 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 2 YLT | 37
Jeremiah 3
JEREMIAH CH. 3 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 3 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 3 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 3 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 3 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 3 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 3 YLT | 25
Jeremiah 4
JEREMIAH CH. 4 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 4 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 4 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 4 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 4 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 4 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 4 YLT | 31
Jeremiah 5
JEREMIAH CH. 5 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 5 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 5 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 5 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 5 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 5 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 5 YLT | 31
Jeremiah 6
JEREMIAH CH. 6 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 6 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 6 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 6 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 6 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 6 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 6 YLT | 30
Jeremiah 7
JEREMIAH CH. 7 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 7 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 7 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 7 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 7 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 7 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 7 YLT | 34
Jeremiah 8
JEREMIAH CH. 8 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 8 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 8 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 8 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 8 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 8 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 8 YLT | 22
Jeremiah 9
JEREMIAH CH. 9 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 9 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 9 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 9 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 9 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 9 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 9 YLT | 26
Jeremiah 10
JEREMIAH CH. 10 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 10 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 10 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 10 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 10 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 10 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 10 YLT | 25
Jeremiah 11
JEREMIAH CH. 11 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 11 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 11 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 11 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 11 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 11 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 11 YLT | 23
Jeremiah 12
JEREMIAH CH. 12 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 12 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 12 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 12 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 12 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 12 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 12 YLT | 17
Jeremiah 13
JEREMIAH CH. 13 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 13 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 13 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 13 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 13 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 13 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 13 YLT | 27
Jeremiah 14
JEREMIAH CH. 14 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 14 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 14 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 14 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 14 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 14 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 14 YLT | 22
Jeremiah 15
JEREMIAH CH. 15 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 15 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 15 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 15 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 15 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 15 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 15 YLT | 21
Jeremiah 16
JEREMIAH CH. 16 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 16 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 16 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 16 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 16 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 16 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 16 YLT | 21
Jeremiah 17
JEREMIAH CH. 17 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 17 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 17 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 17 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 17 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 17 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 17 YLT | 27
Jeremiah 18
JEREMIAH CH. 18 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 18 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 18 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 18 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 18 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 18 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 18 YLT | 23
Jeremiah 19
JEREMIAH CH. 19 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 19 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 19 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 19 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 19 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 19 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 19 YLT | 15
Jeremiah 20
JEREMIAH CH. 20 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 20 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 20 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 20 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 20 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 20 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 20 YLT | 18
Jeremiah 21
JEREMIAH CH. 21 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 21 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 21 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 21 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 21 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 21 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 21 YLT | 14
Jeremiah 22
JEREMIAH CH. 22 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 22 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 22 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 22 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 22 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 22 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 22 YLT | 30
Jeremiah 23
JEREMIAH CH. 23 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 23 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 23 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 23 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 23 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 23 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 23 YLT | 40
Jeremiah 24
JEREMIAH CH. 24 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 24 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 24 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 24 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 24 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 24 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 24 YLT | 10
Jeremiah 25
JEREMIAH CH. 25 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 25 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 25 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 25 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 25 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 25 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 25 YLT | 38
Jeremiah 26
JEREMIAH CH. 26 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 26 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 26 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 26 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 26 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 26 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 26 YLT | 24
Jeremiah 27
JEREMIAH CH. 27 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 27 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 27 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 27 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 27 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 27 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 27 YLT | 22
Jeremiah 28
JEREMIAH CH. 28 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 28 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 28 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 28 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 28 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 28 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 28 YLT | 17
Jeremiah 29
JEREMIAH CH. 29 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 29 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 29 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 29 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 29 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 29 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 29 YLT | 32
Jeremiah 30
JEREMIAH CH. 30 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 30 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 30 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 30 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 30 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 30 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 30 YLT | 24
Jeremiah 31
JEREMIAH CH. 31 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 31 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 31 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 31 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 31 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 31 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 31 YLT | 40
Jeremiah 32
JEREMIAH CH. 32 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 32 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 32 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 32 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 32 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 32 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 32 YLT | 44
Jeremiah 33
JEREMIAH CH. 33 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 33 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 33 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 33 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 33 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 33 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 33 YLT | 26
Jeremiah 34
JEREMIAH CH. 34 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 34 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 34 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 34 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 34 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 34 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 34 YLT | 22
Jeremiah 35
JEREMIAH CH. 35 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 35 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 35 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 35 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 35 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 35 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 35 YLT | 19
Jeremiah 36
JEREMIAH CH. 36 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 36 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 36 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 36 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 36 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 36 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 36 YLT | 32
Jeremiah 37
JEREMIAH CH. 37 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 37 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 37 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 37 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 37 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 37 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 37 YLT | 21
Jeremiah 38
JEREMIAH CH. 38 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 38 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 38 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 38 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 38 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 38 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 38 YLT | 28
Jeremiah 39
JEREMIAH CH. 39 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 39 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 39 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 39 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 39 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 39 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 39 YLT | 18
Jeremiah 40
JEREMIAH CH. 40 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 40 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 40 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 40 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 40 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 40 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 40 YLT | 16
Jeremiah 41
JEREMIAH CH. 41 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 41 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 41 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 41 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 41 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 41 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 41 YLT | 18
Jeremiah 42
JEREMIAH CH. 42 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 42 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 42 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 42 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 42 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 42 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 42 YLT | 22
Jeremiah 43
JEREMIAH CH. 43 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 43 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 43 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 43 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 43 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 43 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 43 YLT | 13
Jeremiah 44
JEREMIAH CH. 44 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 44 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 44 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 44 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 44 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 44 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 44 YLT | 30
Jeremiah 45
JEREMIAH CH. 45 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 45 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 45 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 45 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 45 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 45 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 45 YLT | 5
Jeremiah 46
JEREMIAH CH. 46 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 46 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 46 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 46 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 46 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 46 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 46 YLT | 28
Jeremiah 47
JEREMIAH CH. 47 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 47 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 47 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 47 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 47 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 47 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 47 YLT | 7
Jeremiah 48
JEREMIAH CH. 48 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 48 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 48 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 48 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 48 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 48 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 48 YLT | 47
Jeremiah 49
JEREMIAH CH. 49 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 49 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 49 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 49 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 49 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 49 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 49 YLT | 39
Jeremiah 50
JEREMIAH CH. 50 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 50 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 50 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 50 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 50 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 50 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 50 YLT | 46
Jeremiah 51
JEREMIAH CH. 51 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 51 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 51 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 51 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 51 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 51 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 51 YLT | 64
Jeremiah 52
JEREMIAH CH. 52 ASV | JEREMIAH CH. 52 BBE | JEREMIAH CH. 52 DARBY | JEREMIAH CH. 52 KJV | JEREMIAH CH. 52 WBT | JEREMIAH CH. 52 WEB | JEREMIAH CH. 52 YLT | 34