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Jeremiah 1:7

American Standard Version

But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for to whomsoever I shall send thee thou shalt go, and whatsoever I shall command thee thou shalt speak.

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Jeremiah 1:7 in other translations

But Yahweh said to me, “Don’t say, ‘I am a child;’ for you must go to whomever I send you, and you must say whatever I command you.

Jeremiah 1:7 · World English Bible

Jeremiah 1:7 in context

  1. 5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I have appointed thee a prophet unto the nations.
  2. 6Then said I, Ah, Lord Jehovah! behold, I know not how to speak; for I am a child.
  3. 7But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for to whomsoever I shall send thee thou shalt go, and whatsoever I shall command thee thou shalt speak.
  4. 8Be not afraid because of them; for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith Jehovah.
  5. 9Then Jehovah put forth his hand, and touched my mouth; and Jehovah said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth: