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Jeremiah 23:40 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" I will bring an everlasting reproach on you, and a perpetual shame, which will not be forgotten.’” "

Jeremiah 23:40

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38 Although you say, ‘The message from the LORD,’ therefore the LORD says: ‘Because you say this word, “The message from the LORD,” and I have sent to you, telling you not to say, “The message from the LORD,”

39 therefore behold, I will utterly forget you, and I will cast you off with the city that I gave to you and to your fathers, away from my presence.

40 I will bring an everlasting reproach on you, and a perpetual shame, which will not be forgotten.’”

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Jeremiah 23:1

"“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!” says the LORD."

Jeremiah 23:2

"Therefore the LORD, the God of Israel, says against the shepherds who feed my people: “You have scattered my flock, driven them away, and have not visited them. Behold, I will visit on you the evil of your doings,” says the LORD."

Jeremiah 23:3

"“I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they will be fruitful and multiply."

Jeremiah 23:4

"I will set up shepherds over them who will feed them. They will no longer be afraid or dismayed, neither will any be lacking,” says the LORD."

Jeremiah 23:5

"“Behold, the days come,” says the LORD, “that I will raise to David a righteous Branch; and he will reign as king and deal wisely, and will execute justice and righteousness in the land."

Jeremiah 23:6

"In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell safely. This is his name by which he will be called: The LORD our righteousness."

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