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Jeremiah 17:7 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Jeremiah 17

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"“Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose confidence is in Yahweh."

KJV · King James Version

"Blessed1288 is the man1397 that trusteth982 in the LORD3068, and whose hope4009 the LORD3068 is."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses that, trusteth, lord, hope, while the WEB renders these as who, trusts, yahweh, confidence. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Jeremiah 17:7 in Jeremiah 17

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Jeremiah 17:7 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Jeremiah 17. Read the full chapter →

v.5 Yahweh says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm, and whose heart departs from Yahweh.
v.6 For he shall be like a bush in the desert, and shall not see when good comes, but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, a salt land and not inhabited.
v.7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose confidence is in Yahweh.
v.8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, who spreads out its roots by the river, and shall not fear when heat comes, but its leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
v.9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt. Who can know it?

Book background

About the Book of Jeremiah

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Major prophet
Author: Jeremiah, dictated to Baruch
Date written: c. 627–586 BC
Audience: Judah on the brink of exile
Chapters: 52

Jeremiah ministered for 40 years to a nation that would not listen, watching Jerusalem's slide to destruction by Babylon. Called "the weeping prophet," he wept over his people while pronouncing inevitable judgment. Yet his book contains the promise of the New Covenant (31:31-34) — God's law written on the heart — fulfilled in Christ.

Setting: Jerusalem during the last 40 years before its destruction by Babylon.

Key themes: judgment · covenant unfaithfulness · new covenant · hope · lament

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Jeremiah 17:7

Jeremiah 17:7 contains 14 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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“Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh

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and whose confidence is in Yahweh.

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Frequently asked

FAQ about Jeremiah 17:7

What does Jeremiah 17:7 say?

Jeremiah 17:7 reads: "“Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose confidence is in Yahweh." — from the Old Testament, Jeremiah (Major prophet). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Jeremiah 17:7 in?

Jeremiah 17:7 is in the book of Jeremiah, traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, dictated to Baruch and written around c. 627–586 BC. Jeremiah is major prophet in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Judah on the brink of exile. Best known for Jeremiah 29:11 ("plans to prosper you") and the New Covenant.

What is Jeremiah 17:7 about?

Jeremiah 17:7 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith, with related themes including Hope. Within Jeremiah, Jeremiah ministered for 40 years to a nation that would not listen, watching Jerusalem's slide to destruction by Babylon. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Jeremiah 17:7 in WEB and KJV?

Jeremiah 17:7 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "“Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose confidence is in Yahweh.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Blessed1288 is the man1397 that trusteth982 in the LORD3068, and whose hope4009 the LORD3068 is.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Jeremiah 17:7?

Jeremiah 17:7 is 14 words in the WEB translation (76 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 4 seconds.

How can I memorise Jeremiah 17:7?

To memorise Jeremiah 17:7, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Jeremiah 17:7 matter in Jeremiah?

How can I apply Jeremiah 17:7 today?

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