Jeremiah 25:5 “The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and…”

Jeremiah 25:5

The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

They said, Turn ye again now every one from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that the LORD hath given unto you and to your fathers for ever and ever:

World English Bible

saying, “Return now everyone from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and to your fathers, from of old and even forever more.

American Standard Version

saying, Return ye now every one from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that Jehovah hath given unto you and to your fathers, from of old and even for evermore;

Geneva Bible 1599

They sayde, Turne againe now euery one from his euill way, and from the wickednes of your inuentions, and ye shall dwell in the lande that the Lord hath giuen vnto you, and to your fathers for euer and euer.

Darby Translation

when they said, Turn again now every one from his evil way, and from the wickedness of your doings, and dwell in the land that Jehovah hath given unto you and to your fathers from of old even for ever.

Young's Literal Translation

'Turn back, I pray you, each from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell on the ground that Jehovah hath given to you and to your fathers from age unto age,

Bible in Basic English

Saying, Come back now, everyone from his evil way and from the evil of your doings, and keep your place in the land which the Lord has given to you and to your fathers, from times long past even for ever:

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Cross references

“Turn”

Jeremiah 18:11 Jeremiah 35:15 Ezekiel 18:30 Jonah 3:8–10 Ezekiel 33:11 Luke 13:3–5

Jeremiah 18:11 · BSB

Now therefore, tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am planning a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways,…

Jeremiah 35:15 · BSB

Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have g…

Ezekiel 18:30 · BSB

Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall.

Jonah 3:8–10 · BSB

Furthermore, let both man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and have everyone call out earnestly to God. Let each one turn from his evil ways and from the violence in his hands.

Ezekiel 33:11 · BSB

Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you…

Luke 13:3–5 · BSB

No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.

“for”

Jeremiah 7:7 Jeremiah 17:25 Genesis 17:8 Psalm 37:27 Psalm 105:10 Psalm 105:11

Jeremiah 7:7 · BSB

then I will let you live in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever.

Jeremiah 17:25 · BSB

then kings and princes will enter through the gates of this city. They will sit on the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses with their officials, along with the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem, a…

Genesis 17:8 · BSB

And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.”

Psalm 37:27 · BSB

Turn away from evil and do good, so that you will abide forever.

Psalm 105:10 · BSB

He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant:

Psalm 105:11 · BSB

“I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

4And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear.

6Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’

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