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Who was Jeremiah in the Bible?

Prophet, during the divided monarchy

Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, was one of the major prophets of the Old Testament. Jeremiah appears in 115 verses across 5 books of the Bible.

The Prophet Jeremiah
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What does the Bible say about Jeremiah?

Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, was one of the major prophets of the Old Testament. He lived and prophesied during the reigns of the last kings of Judah, including Josiah, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah. Jeremiah's ministry spanned over 40 years, during which he warned the people of Judah about the impending Babylonian exile and called them to repentance and faithfulness to God. Jeremiah faced significant opposition and persecution for his messages, which often contradicted the false hopes and political ambitions of the kings and people of Judah. He was threatened, imprisoned, and even thrown into a cistern. Despite these challenges, Jeremiah remained faithful to his prophetic calling and continued to deliver God's words to the nation. Jeremiah's prophecies also included messages of hope and restoration, foretelling the eventual return of the exiles to their homeland and the establishment of a new covenant between God and His people. His writings, which include the book of Jeremiah and the book of Lamentations, provide a detailed account of the events leading up to the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity, as well as his personal struggles and faith in God. Jeremiah's prophecies are referenced in the New Testament, and he is considered a significant figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions. His life and message continue to inspire and challenge readers to remain faithful to God in the face of adversity and to trust in His ultimate plan for redemption and restoration.

Definition text: STEPBible · Tyndale House Cambridge. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Lightly edited for length and formatting.

Compiled by Protos: the verse list on this page. Where one name belongs to more than one person or place, each of them gets a separate entry.

Where does Jeremiah appear in the Bible?

Jeremiah is referenced in 115 verses across 5 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

Jeremiah 1062 Chronicles 4Matthew 3Daniel 1Ezra 1

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What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Jeremiah.

ZedekiahProphetBabylonJerusalemBaruchCistern

Common questions

How many times does the Bible mention Jeremiah?

Jeremiah appears in 115 verses across 5 books, most often in Jeremiah, which accounts for 106 of them.

Which books of the Bible mention Jeremiah?

Jeremiah, 2 Chronicles, Matthew, Daniel, Ezra.

Where can I read every verse about Jeremiah?

This page lists 24 of them. Protos carries all 115, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.

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