Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If at any time I announce that a nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down and destroyed, New Living Translation If I announce that a certain nation or kingdom is to be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed, English Standard Version If at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will pluck up and break down and destroy it, Berean Standard Bible At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. Berean Literal Bible The moment I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to uproot and to tear down and to destroy, King James Bible At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it; New King James Version The instant I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, to pull down, and to destroy it, New American Standard Bible At one moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to uproot it, to tear it down, or to destroy it; NASB 1995 “At one moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to uproot, to pull down, or to destroy it; NASB 1977 “At one moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to uproot, to pull down, or to destroy it; Legacy Standard Bible At one moment I might speak concerning a nation or concerning a kingdom to uproot, to tear down, or to make it perish; Amplified Bible At one moment I might [suddenly] speak concerning a nation or kingdom, that I will uproot and break down and destroy; Berean Annotated Bible At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. Christian Standard Bible At one moment I might announce concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will uproot, tear down, and destroy it. Holman Christian Standard Bible At one moment I might announce concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will uproot, tear down, and destroy it. American Standard Version At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up and to break down and to destroy it; Contemporary English Version If I threaten to uproot and shatter an evil nation, English Revised Version At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up and to break down and to destroy it; GOD'S WORD® Translation "At one time I may threaten to tear up, break down, and destroy a nation or a kingdom. Good News Translation If at any time I say that I am going to uproot, break down, or destroy any nation or kingdom, International Standard Version At one moment I may speak about a nation or a kingdom to uproot it, pull it down, or destroy it. NET Bible There are times, Jeremiah, when I threaten to uproot, tear down, and destroy a nation or kingdom. New Heart English Bible At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up and to break down and to destroy it; Webster's Bible Translation At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. World English Bible At the instant I speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up and to break down and to destroy it, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe moment I speak concerning a nation, "" And concerning a kingdom, "" To pluck up and to break down, and to destroy, Berean Literal Bible The moment I speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to uproot and to tear down and to destroy, Young's Literal Translation The moment I speak concerning a nation, And concerning a kingdom, To pluck up and to break down, and to destroy, Smith's Literal Translation The moment I shall speak concerning a nation and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up and to tear down, and to destroy: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will suddenly speak against a nation, and against a kingdom, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy it. Catholic Public Domain Version Suddenly, I will speak against a nation and against a kingdom, so that I may uproot, and destroy, and scatter it. New American Bible At one moment I may decree concerning a nation or kingdom that I will uproot and tear down and destroy it; New Revised Standard Version At one moment I may declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will pluck up and break down and destroy it, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf suddenly I should speak concerning a people and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up and to pull down and to destroy it; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated If from the stillness I shall speak about a people and about a kingdom to uproot and to pull down and to overthrow and to destroy OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917At one instant I may speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up and to break down and to destroy it; Brenton Septuagint Translation If I shall pronounce a decree upon a nation, or upon a kingdom, to cut them off, and to destroy them; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Potter and the Clay…6“O house of Israel, declares the LORD, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay? Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel. 7At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. 8But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring.… Cross References At any time Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: Psalm 115:3 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases. Daniel 4:35 All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” I might announce Jeremiah 1:16 I will pronounce My judgments against them for all their wickedness, because they have forsaken Me, and they have burned incense to other gods and worshiped the works of their own hands. Jonah 3:4 On the first day of his journey, Jonah set out into the city and proclaimed, “Forty more days and Nineveh will be overturned!” Ezekiel 33:7-9 As for you, O son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word from My mouth and give them the warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ but you do not speak out to dissuade him from his way, then that wicked man will die in his iniquity, yet I will hold you accountable for his blood. / But if you warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from it, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life. that a nation or kingdom Daniel 2:21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. Daniel 4:17 This decision is the decree of the watchers, the verdict declared by the holy ones, so that the living will know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes, setting over it the lowliest of men.’ Psalm 47:8 God reigns over the nations; God is seated on His holy throne. will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. Jeremiah 1:10 See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.” Jeremiah 31:28 Just as I watched over them to uproot and tear down, to demolish, destroy, and bring disaster, so I will watch over them to build and to plant,” declares the LORD. Amos 9:8 Surely the eyes of the Lord GOD are on the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. Yet I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob,” declares the LORD. Ezekiel 18:21-24 But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live. / Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live? … Ezekiel 33:13-16 If I tell the righteous man that he will surely live, but he then trusts in his righteousness and commits iniquity, then none of his righteous works will be remembered; he will die because of the iniquity he has committed. / But if I tell the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and does what is just and right— / if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die. … Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Amos 7:3-6 So the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen,” He said. / This is what the Lord GOD showed me: The Lord GOD was calling for judgment by fire. It consumed the great deep and devoured the land. / Then I said, “Lord GOD, please stop! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?” … Treasury of Scripture At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it; to pluck. Jeremiah 1:10 See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant. Jeremiah 12:14-17 Thus saith the LORD against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them… Jeremiah 25:9 Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north, saith the LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will bring them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof, and against all these nations round about, and will utterly destroy them, and make them an astonishment, and an hissing, and perpetual desolations. Jump to Previous Announce Break Declare Destroy Destroyed Destruction Instant Kingdom Moment Nation Pluck Pull Sending Smashing Speak Time Torn Uproot Uprooted Uprooting WheneverJump to Next Announce Break Declare Destroy Destroyed Destruction Instant Kingdom Moment Nation Pluck Pull Sending Smashing Speak Time Torn Uproot Uprooted Uprooting WheneverJeremiah 18 1. Under the type of a potter is shown God's absolute power in disposing of nations.11. Judgments threatened to Judah for her strange revolt. 18. Jeremiah prays against his conspirators. At any time This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty and the unpredictability of His actions. It reflects the biblical theme that God's timing is not bound by human expectations (Isaiah 55:8-9). The phrase suggests that divine intervention can occur unexpectedly, aligning with the biblical narrative of God acting in history according to His purposes. I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. 2. The Potter's House The setting for the object lesson God gives to Jeremiah, illustrating His sovereignty over nations and individuals. 3. Nations and Kingdoms Represents any political or social entity that God addresses through His prophetic messages. 4. God The sovereign Creator who has authority over all nations and kingdoms, able to build up or tear down according to His will. 5. Judah The immediate audience of Jeremiah's prophecies, often warned of impending judgment due to their disobedience. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod has ultimate authority over nations and their destinies. His plans are not arbitrary but are based on His righteous judgment and mercy. Conditional Prophecies Many of God's warnings are conditional, offering a chance for repentance and change. This underscores the importance of responding to God's call with humility and obedience. Repentance and Mercy God's willingness to relent from judgment when a nation repents highlights His mercy and desire for restoration rather than destruction. Personal Reflection Just as God deals with nations, He also deals with individuals. We should examine our own lives for areas where we need to repent and align with God's will. Active Faith Believers are called to actively seek God's guidance and align their actions with His purposes, trusting in His sovereign plan. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 18:7?2. How does Jeremiah 18:7 illustrate God's sovereignty over nations and kingdoms? 3. What actions might lead God to "uproot, tear down, and destroy" a nation? 4. How can we apply the warning in Jeremiah 18:7 to our own nation? 5. What other scriptures emphasize God's authority to judge nations? 6. How should believers respond to God's warnings in Jeremiah 18:7? 7. How does Jeremiah 18:7 reflect God's sovereignty over nations? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Jeremiah 18:7? 9. How does Jeremiah 18:7 align with the theme of divine judgment? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 18? 11. If God is unchanging, how can He “reconsider” His plans for nations as suggested in Jeremiah 18:7–10? 12. How does Jeremiah 18 align with other passages that depict God’s judgment as predetermined, creating a seeming contradiction about free will? 13. What does it mean that God is patient? 14. Why would a just God hold the entire “clay” (nation) responsible when individuals have varying degrees of guilt, per Jeremiah 18? What Does Jeremiah 18:7 Mean At any timeGod reserves the right to act when He chooses. There are no outside constraints on His timing, only His own sovereign wisdom. • Psalm 115:3 reminds us, “Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases”. • In Isaiah 46:9-10 He declares, “My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all My good pleasure”. The phrase signals that divine intervention can occur suddenly and unexpectedly, calling every generation to stay alert to His ways. I might announce The Lord first speaks before He strikes. His pronouncements come through prophets and providence alike. • Amos 3:7 affirms, “Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets”. • Jonah 3 shows how an announced judgment on Nineveh served as both warning and opportunity. The announcement itself is mercy, giving space for repentance before consequences fall. That a nation or kingdom God’s dealings are not limited to individuals; entire societies stand accountable. • Daniel 4:17 teaches, “The Most High rules over the kingdom of men and gives it to whom He wishes”. • Psalm 33:12-13 views every people group under His gaze. The focus on “nation or kingdom” underscores collective responsibility for collective sin or righteousness. Will be uprooted “Uprooted” pictures a plant pulled from the soil, life-source severed. When God uproots, He removes stability, homeland, and heritage. • Deuteronomy 29:28 speaks of Israel being “uprooted … in anger, fury, and great wrath”. • Jeremiah 12:14-17 shows both uprooting and potential re-planting, revealing that God’s removal is purposeful, not random. Torn down This architectural image stresses the dismantling of structures, institutions, and defenses. • In Jeremiah 1:10 God appoints the prophet “to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow”. • 2 Kings 25 narrates Babylon tearing down Jerusalem’s walls—historical proof that divine warnings turn literal. Tearing down follows uprooting: once the roots are gone, the buildings cannot stand. And destroyed “Destroyed” is the climax, leaving nothing to rebuild without divine intervention. • Nahum 3:19 speaks of Nineveh’s wound that “cannot be healed”. • Revelation 18:8 describes Babylon’s final fall: “She will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her”. Destruction is never capricious; it is measured justice meted out when persistent rebellion nullifies all remedial measures. summary Jeremiah 18:7 teaches that God, at any moment He chooses, may declare judgment on any nation. The steps—uprooting, tearing down, destroying—show an escalating process that begins with removing security and ends with total collapse. Yet the very fact that He announces it first signals mercy, offering room for repentance. The verse calls every people to heed God’s sovereign authority, recognize collective accountability, and seek His grace before temporal warnings turn into irreversible reality. (7-10) At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation . . .--The words carry the thoughts of the prophet back to those which had been stamped indelibly on his memory when he was first called to his work (Jeremiah 1:10). He is now taught that that work was throughout conditional. In bold anthropomorphic speech Jehovah represents himself as changing His purpose, even suddenly, "in an instant," if the nation that is affected by it passes from evil to good or from good to evil. The seeming change is but the expression of an unchanged eternal Law of Righteousness, dealing with men according to their works. This, and not the assertion of an arbitrary, irresistibly predestinating will, was the lesson the prophet had been taught by the parable of the potter's wheel.Verses 7, 8. - At what instant, etc.; rather, One instant I may speak... but if that nation, against which 1 have spoken, turn from their evil, I repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them. A similar rendering for the next verse.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At any timeרֶ֣גַע (re·ḡa‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7281: A wink, a very short space of time I might announce אֲדַבֵּ֔ר (’ă·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue that עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against a nation גּ֖וֹי (gō·w) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts or kingdom מַמְלָכָ֑ה (mam·lā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign will be uprooted, לִנְת֥וֹשׁ (lin·ṯō·wōš) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5428: To pull or pluck up, root out torn down, וְלִנְת֖וֹץ (wə·lin·ṯō·wṣ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5422: To pull down, break down and destroyed. וּֽלְהַאֲבִֽיד׃ (ū·lə·ha·’ă·ḇîḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 6: To wander away, lose oneself, to perish Links Jeremiah 18:7 NIVJeremiah 18:7 NLT Jeremiah 18:7 ESV Jeremiah 18:7 NASB Jeremiah 18:7 KJV Jeremiah 18:7 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 18:7 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 18:7 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 18:7 French Bible Jeremiah 18:7 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 18:7 At what instant I shall speak concerning (Jer.) |
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