Jeremiah 6:13
Jeremiah 6:13 in Multiple Translations
“For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit.
For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.
For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.
For from the least of them even to the greatest, everyone is given up to getting money; from the prophet even to the priest, everyone is working deceit.
Everyone cheats because they're greedy, poor and rich alike. Even prophets and priests—they are all dishonest liars!
For from the least of them, euen vnto the greatest of them, euery one is giuen vnto couetousnesse, and from the Prophet euen vnto the Priest, they all deale falsely.
For from their least unto their greatest, Every one is gaining dishonest gain, And from prophet even unto priest, Every one is dealing falsely,
“For from their least even to their greatest, everyone is given to covetousness. From the prophet even to the priest, everyone deals falsely.
For from the least of them even to the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even to the priest every one dealeth falsely.
For from the least of them even to the greatest, all are given to covetousness: and from the prophet even to the priest, all are guilty of deceit.
Everyone is trying to get money by tricking others, from the most important people to the least important people; even the prophets and the priests are trying to deceive people to get money.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 6:13
Study Notes — Jeremiah 6:13
- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 6:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 6:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 6:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:13
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 6:13
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 6:13
- Sermons on Jeremiah 6:13
Context — Jerusalem’s Final Warning
13“For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit.
14They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. 15Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 23:11 | “For both prophet and priest are ungodly; even in My house I have found their wickedness,” declares the LORD. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 8:10 | Therefore I will give their wives to other men and their fields to new owners. For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. |
| 3 | Micah 3:11 | Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” |
| 4 | Micah 3:2–3 | You hate good and love evil. You tear the skin from my people and strip the flesh from their bones. You eat the flesh of my people after stripping off their skin and breaking their bones. You chop them up like flesh for the cooking pot, like meat in a cauldron.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 22:17 | “But your eyes and heart are set on nothing except your own dishonest gain, on shedding innocent blood, on practicing extortion and oppression.” |
| 6 | Ezekiel 22:25–28 | The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her. Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they fail to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. They disregard My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them. Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives for dishonest gain. Her prophets whitewash these deeds by false visions and lying divinations, saying, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says,’ when the LORD has not spoken. |
| 7 | Isaiah 57:17 | I was enraged by his sinful greed, so I struck him and hid My face in anger; yet he kept turning back to the desires of his heart. |
| 8 | Micah 3:5 | This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: |
| 9 | Jeremiah 14:18 | If I go out to the country, I see those slain by the sword; if I enter the city, I see those ravaged by famine! For both prophet and priest travel to a land they do not know.’” |
| 10 | Zephaniah 3:3–4 | Her princes are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves, leaving nothing for the morning. Her prophets are reckless, faithless men. Her priests profane the sanctuary; they do violence to the law. |
Jeremiah 6:13 Summary
Jeremiah 6:13 tells us that everyone, from the most important to the least important, is guilty of wanting more and more for themselves, and that even the spiritual leaders were not being honest and truthful, as seen in Micah 3:11. This is a reminder that sin affects everyone, and that we all need to turn to God for forgiveness and guidance, as seen in Romans 3:23 and Jeremiah 31:33-34. We can learn from this verse to be careful of our own desires and motivations, and to seek to please God above all else, as encouraged in Colossians 1:10 and 1 Thessalonians 4:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that all are greedy for gain in Jeremiah 6:13?
In Jeremiah 6:13, being greedy for gain means that everyone, from the least to the greatest, is consumed by a desire for personal profit and advantage, as seen in other scriptures like Micah 3:11 and 1 Timothy 6:10, where love of money and power corrupts people's actions and decisions.
Why does the verse mention prophets and priests specifically?
The prophets and priests in Jeremiah 6:13 are mentioned because they were supposed to be the spiritual leaders of the people, guiding them in the ways of the Lord, but instead, they were practicing deceit, similar to what is described in Isaiah 28:7 and Ezekiel 22:25-28, where the leaders were corrupt and misled the people.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sin and its consequences?
Jeremiah 6:13 highlights the widespread nature of sin, where everyone is guilty, and no one is innocent, as seen in Romans 3:23, and the consequences of this sin will be judgment and punishment, as warned in Jeremiah 6:14-15 and other scriptures like Isaiah 24:1-6 and Revelation 20:11-15.
What is the significance of the phrase 'from the least of them to the greatest'?
The phrase 'from the least of them to the greatest' in Jeremiah 6:13 emphasizes that sin is not limited to any particular group or social class, but rather it affects everyone, as seen in other scriptures like Psalm 14:3 and Romans 3:9-18, where it is clear that all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be greedy for gain in my own life, and how can I surrender these desires to God?
- How can I ensure that my actions and decisions are guided by a desire to please God, rather than a desire for personal gain or recognition?
- What does it mean to practice deceit, and how can I be honest and transparent in my interactions with others, as God calls us to be in scriptures like Proverbs 10:9 and Colossians 3:9-10?
- How can I be a voice of truth and integrity in a world where deceit and corruption are prevalent, as seen in Jeremiah 6:13 and other scriptures like Daniel 3:16-18 and Acts 4:29-31?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 6:13
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 6:13
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:13
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:13
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 6:13
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 6:13
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 6:13
Sermons on Jeremiah 6:13
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寻访古道 - Finding the Old Path by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being captivated by the glory of Christ. He shares that his own devotion to Christ is not based on discipline or religious |
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We've Forgotten How to Blush by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the state of God's people in Israel during a time of rebellion and turning away from the truth. He references Jeremiah 5:1-3, where God chall |
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(Through the Bible) Micah by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God's requirement for us is to believe in His Son, Jesus Christ, as our Lord and Savior. The prophet in the Bible asks what he can do t |
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The Generation Gap - Part 1 by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of passing on a godly vision to future generations. He laments the loss of vision in families, leading to divorce and remarria |
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(Through the Bible) Jeremiah 6-10 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obeying the inner conscience that God has placed in each person. He questions the wisdom of those who claim to be wise but |
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Preaching That Hinders Revival by Richard Owen Roberts | Richard Owen Roberts preaches about the hindrances to revival caused by errors in preaching, such as man-centered preaching, timid preaching, preaching that evokes strange fire, se |
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Listen to the Warning by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson warns about the spiritual complacency and moral decay within God's people, as illustrated by the prophet Jeremiah. He emphasizes that many have become indifferent t |





