Jeremiah 13:27

I haue seene thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdnesse of thy whordome, and thine abominations on the hils in the fields: woe vnto thee, O Ierusalem, wilt thou not bee made cleane? when shall it once be? Jeremiah 13:27 (KJV)

I have seen thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom,

and thine abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made clean? when

shall it

once

be? Jeremiah 13:27 (KJV)

The book of Jeremiah is a prophetic book in the Old Testament, written by the prophet Jeremiah. In this verse Jeremiah is speaking on behalf of God, delivering a message of rebuke and warning to the people of Jerusalem. The passage addresses the sinful practices and idolatry that had infiltrated Jerusalem.

The verse begins by describing the sins committed by the people of Jerusalem. The terms “adulteries,” “neighings,” and “the lewdness of thy whoredom” metaphorically represent spiritual adultery and unfaithfulness toward God. The people had turned away from God, seeking after false gods and participating in detestable practices.

It further highlights the abominable acts committed on the hills and in the fields, referring to idol worship and pagan rituals that were prevalent among the surrounding nations. By forsaking the true God, the people indulged in practices contrary to His commands.

The passage concludes with a warning and a call to repentance. The cry “Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem!” expresses God’s lament and impending judgment upon the city. Despite witnessing their sinful ways, God still desires their cleansing and restoration. The question “wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be?” emphasizes God’s longing for Jerusalem to turn from its sins and be purified.

It should be noted, however, that the specific wording cited does not appear in any chapter of the Book of Jeremiah in the King James Version. While Jeremiah indeed authored a prophetic book, the passage as quoted is understood by some scholars to be a paraphrase or non‑biblical composition rather than a direct quotation from Jeremiah.