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Jeremiah 26:13

Therefore now amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the LORD your God; and the LORD will repent him of the evil that he hath pronounced against you.

Jeremiah 26:13 · King James Version

Meaning

In this verse, the prophet Jeremiah is speaking to the people of Judah, warning them of the consequences of their disobedience to God. The verse urges the people to amend their ways and return to obeying the voice of the Lord. By doing so, they are promised that God will relent from bringing the judgement and destruction He had previously proclaimed against them. This verse serves as a reminder that God is both just and merciful, ever ready to forgive and show compassion to those who repent and turn back to Him. It emphasizes the importance of obedience and the power of repentance in seeking God's favor and avoiding His righteous judgement. It is a call to action for the people to change their ways, to listen to God's guidance, and to trust in His willingness to forgive and show mercy.

Theological Overview

In this verse, the prophet Jeremiah calls on the people to amend their ways and deeds, and to obey the voice of the LORD their God. The word "amend" implies a change or improvement in behavior, highlighting the need for repentance and turning away from sinful ways. The call to obedience emphasizes the importance of following God's commands and aligning one's actions with His will. The phrase "repent him of the evil" suggests a turning or changing on God's part, indicating His willingness to relent from bringing harm or judgment upon the people if they heed His call to repentance and obedience. This verse serves as a reminder of God's mercy and grace, even in the face of impending judgment, highlighting the opportunity for reconciliation and restoration through sincere repentance and obedience.

Jeremiah 26:13 in other translations

American Standard Version

Now therefore amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of Jehovah your God; and Jehovah will repent him of the evil that he hath pronounced against you.

World English Bible

Now therefore amend your ways and your doings, and obey Yahweh your God’s voice; and Yahweh will repent him of the evil that he has pronounced against you.

Douay-Rheims

Now therefore amend your ways, and your doings, and hearken to the voice of the Lord your God: and the Lord will repent him of the evil that he hath spoken against you.

Geneva Bible (1599)

Therefore nowe amende your wayes and your workes, and heare the voyce of the Lord your God, that the Lord may repent him of the plague, that he hath pronounced against you.