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◄ Jeremiah 6:13►

New International Version
“From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit.

New Living Translation
“From the least to the greatest, their lives are ruled by greed. From prophets to priests, they are all frauds.

English Standard Version
“For from the least to the greatest of them, everyone is greedy for unjust gain; and from prophet to priest, everyone deals falsely.

Berean Standard Bible
“For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit.

King James Bible
For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every oneis given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.

New King James Version
“Because from the least of them even to the greatest of them, Everyoneis given to covetousness; And from the prophet even to the priest, Everyone deals falsely.

New American Standard Bible
“For from the least of them to the greatest of them, Everyone is greedy for gain, And from the prophet to the priest Everyone deals falsely.

NASB 1995
“For from the least of them even to the greatest of them, Everyone is greedy for gain, And from the prophet even to the priest Everyone deals falsely.

NASB 1977
“For from the least of them even to the greatest of them, Everyone is greedy for gain, And from the prophet even to the priest Everyone deals falsely.

Legacy Standard Bible
“For from the least of them even to the greatest of them, Everyone is greedy for gain, And from the prophet even to the priest Everyone practices lying.

Amplified Bible
“For from the least of them even to the greatest of them, Everyone is greedy for [unfair] gain; And from the prophet even to the priest Everyone deals deceitfully.

Christian Standard Bible
For from the least to the greatest of them, everyone is making profit dishonestly. From prophet to priest, everyone deals falsely.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For from the least to the greatest of them, everyone is making profit dishonestly. From prophet to priest, everyone deals falsely.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone is greedy and dishonest, whether poor or rich. Even the prophets and priests cannot be trusted.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"All of them, from the least important to the most important, are eager to make money dishonestly. All of them, from prophets to priests, act deceitfully.

Good News Translation
Everyone, great and small, tries to make money dishonestly; even prophets and priests cheat the people.

International Standard Version
"Indeed, from the least important to the most important, they're all greedy for dishonest gain. From prophet to priest, they all act deceitfully.

NET Bible
"That is because, from the least important to the most important of them, all of them are greedy for dishonest gain. Prophets and priests alike, all of them practice deceit.

New Heart English Bible
"For from their least even to their greatest, everyone is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even to the priest, everyone deals falsely.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
“For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit.

World English Bible
“For from their least even to their greatest, everyone is given to covetousness. From the prophet even to the priest, everyone deals falsely.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
“For from their least to their greatest, "" Everyone is gaining dishonest gain, "" And from prophet even to priest, "" Everyone is dealing falsely,

Young's Literal Translation
For from their least unto their greatest, Every one is gaining dishonest gain, And from prophet even unto priest, Every one is dealing falsely,

Smith's Literal Translation
For from their little even to their great, every one plundering, plundered; and from the prophet and even to the priest every one did falsehood.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Certainly, from the least of them even to the greatest, all of them practice greed. And from the prophet even to the priest, all of them act with deceit.

New American Bible
Small and great alike, all are greedy for gain; prophet and priest, all practice fraud.

New Revised Standard Version
For from the least to the greatest of them, everyone is greedy for unjust gain; and from prophet to priest, everyone deals falsely.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
For from the least of them even to the greatest of them every one commits treachery; and from the false prophets even to the priests every one of them deals falsely.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because from the least of them and unto the greatest of them, they all commit deceit, and from the lying Prophet and unto the Priest, all practice falsehood

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them Every one is greedy for gain; And from the prophet even unto the priest Every one dealeth falsely.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For from the least of them even to the greatest they have all committed iniquity; from the priest even to the false prophet they have all wrought falsely.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Jerusalem's Final Warning
…12Their houses will be turned over to others, their fields and wives as well, for I will stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD.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.…

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Cross References

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.”

Ezekiel 22:27
Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives for dishonest gain.

Isaiah 56:11
Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain:

Hosea 4:8
They feed on the sins of My people and set their hearts on iniquity.

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.

Matthew 23:25
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.

Luke 16:14
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.

1 Timothy 6:9-10
Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. / For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

2 Peter 2:3
In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.

Isaiah 1:23
Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them.

Ezekiel 34:2-3
“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock.

Amos 8:4-6
Hear this, you who trample the needy, who do away with the poor of the land, / asking, “When will the New Moon be over, that we may sell grain? When will the Sabbath end, that we may market wheat? Let us reduce the ephah and increase the shekel; let us cheat with dishonest scales. / Let us buy the poor with silver and the needy for a pair of sandals, selling even the chaff with the wheat!”

Malachi 1:10
“Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle useless fires on My altar! I take no pleasure in you,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and I will accept no offering from your hands.

Matthew 21:13
And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”

Mark 12:40
They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

Treasury of Scripture

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 deals falsely.

For.

Jeremiah 8:10
Therefore will I give their wives unto others,and their fields to them that shall inheritthem: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.

Jeremiah 14:18
If I go forth into the field, then behold the slain with the sword! and if I enter into the city, then behold them that are sick with famine! yea, both the prophet and the priest go about into a land that they know not.

Jeremiah 22:17
But thine eyes and thine heartare not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to doit.

and.

Jeremiah 2:8,26
The priests said not, Whereis the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked afterthings that do not profit…

Jeremiah 5:31
The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people loveto have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?

Jeremiah 23:11,14,15
For both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their wickedness, saith the LORD…

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Jeremiah 6

1.The enemies sent against Judah,
4.encourage themselves.
6.God sets them on work because of their sins.
9.The prophet laments the judgments of God because of their sins.
18.He proclaims God's wrath.
26.He calls the people to mourn for the judgment on their sins.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

For from the least of them to the greatest
This phrase indicates the pervasive nature of the corruption in Judah. It highlights that the problem of greed and moral decay is not limited to a specific class or group but affects the entire society. This mirrors the situation in other parts of the Old Testament, such as inMicah 7:3-4, where societal corruption is widespread. The phrase underscores the universality of sin, a theme that is consistent throughout Scripture, emphasizing that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).

all are greedy for gain
Greed is identified as a root cause of the societal decay. This greed for material wealth and power is condemned throughout the Bible, as seen inProverbs 15:27 and1 Timothy 6:10, where the love of money is described as the root of all kinds of evil. The pursuit of dishonest gain is a violation of the commandments and reflects a heart turned away from God. This greed contrasts with the biblical call to contentment and trust in God's provision (Philippians 4:11-13).

from prophet to priest
The mention of both prophets and priests indicates that even those who were supposed to be spiritual leaders and guides for the people were complicit in the corruption. This echoes the criticism found in other prophetic books, such asEzekiel 22:26-28, where religious leaders are accused of failing to distinguish between the holy and the common. The failure of these leaders to uphold God's standards is a significant factor in the nation's spiritual decline.

all practice deceit
Deceit among the leaders and people reflects a broader theme of unfaithfulness to God. This deceit is not only a personal sin but also a betrayal of the covenant relationship with God, as seen inHosea 4:1-2. The practice of deceit is contrary to the nature of God, who is truth (John 14:6), and it undermines the trust and justice that should characterize a godly society. This deceit is a precursor to judgment, as God cannot tolerate sin indefinitely.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jeremiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah.

2.Prophets and Priests
Religious leaders in ancient Israel who were expected to guide the people in spiritual matters but are here accused of deceit.

3.Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, facing impending judgment due to widespread corruption and idolatry.

4.God's Judgment
The context of this passage is a warning of impending judgment due to the pervasive sinfulness of the people.

5.The People of Judah
From the least to the greatest, they are described as being greedy for gain, indicating a societal-wide moral decay.

Teaching Points

The Pervasiveness of Sin
Sin can infiltrate every level of society, from the least to the greatest. We must be vigilant in examining our own lives for areas where greed and deceit may have taken root.

The Responsibility of Leaders
Religious and community leaders have a heightened responsibility to act with integrity. Their actions can lead others astray or guide them toward righteousness.

The Danger of Greed
Greed is a powerful motivator that can lead to deceit and corruption. Christians are called to be content and to seek first the kingdom of God.

The Call to Repentance
Just as Jeremiah called Judah to repentance, we are called to turn away from sin and seek God's forgiveness and guidance.

The Importance of Truth
Practicing deceit is contrary to God's nature. As followers of Christ, we are called to live in truth and transparency.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Jeremiah 6:13?

2.How does Jeremiah 6:13 reveal the extent of greed among the people?

3.What lessons can we learn from Jeremiah 6:13 about valuing honesty over gain?

4.How does Jeremiah 6:13 connect with the commandment against coveting in Exodus 20:17?

5.In what ways can we guard against greed in our own lives today?

6.How can church leaders ensure they are not "dealing falsely" as warned in Jeremiah 6:13?

7.How does Jeremiah 6:13 reflect the moral state of society during Jeremiah's time?

8.What does Jeremiah 6:13 reveal about the nature of greed and corruption?

9.How does Jeremiah 6:13 challenge modern views on wealth and integrity?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 6?

11.In Jeremiah 9:4, is the sweeping claim that brothers deceive each other founded on real social conditions or an exaggerated portrayal?

12.What are the key themes in the Book of Jeremiah?

13.(Lamentations 4:13) How does blaming prophets and priests for the downfall align or conflict with other biblical teachings on communal guilt?

14.In Jeremiah 2:8, why do historical records and other biblical accounts seemingly fail to mention the prophets and priests abandoning the Lord so decisively?

What Does Jeremiah 6:13 Mean

From the least of them to the greatest

• God sweeps His gaze across the entire population and levels the same charge at everyone—no one is exempt. This echoesPsalm 14:2–3, where “all have turned aside.”

• Rank, age, education, or social standing do not shield anyone from accountability (Romans 2:11).

• The Lord exposes a culture-wide moral collapse, much like in2 Kings 17:7-17 where the whole nation followed corrupt practices.

All are greedy for gain

• The heart of the indictment is covetousness: people are driven by profit rather than by love of God or neighbor (Exodus 20:17;1 Timothy 6:10).

• InIsaiah 56:11 leaders are called “shepherds with no discernment; all turn to their own way, each one for his own gain.” Jeremiah echoes that same spirit here.

• The literal sense underscores that unchecked greed is not a private vice; it becomes a public pandemic that erodes justice (Proverbs 15:27).

From prophet to priest

• The very offices meant to guard truth and mediate between God and His people have joined the rebellion (Malachi 2:7-8).

• Prophets were supposed to speak God’s word (Jeremiah 1:7), and priests to teach His law (Leviticus 10:11), yet both are now compromised.

• This mirrorsEzekiel 34:2-4, where shepherds feed themselves instead of the flock, showing that spiritual leadership sets the tone for societal health.

All practice deceit

• Deception replaces truth as the operating system of the nation (Jeremiah 9:5).

• When leaders lie, people follow suit (Micah 3:11). Truth is displaced, and the people cannot discern the path of life (John 8:44 vs.John 14:6).

• Sin is never static; greed births deceit, and deceit sustains greed, creating a vicious cycle (James 1:15).

summary

Jeremiah 6:13 exposes a society where every layer—from commoner to clergy—is infected with greed and dishonesty. The verse warns that when covetous desire rules the heart, truth collapses, leadership fails, and judgment becomes inevitable. God’s standard is clear, His assessment is comprehensive, and His call is for wholehearted repentance and integrity grounded in His unchanging Word.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(13)Is given to covetousness.--Literally,gained gain.The Hebrew word (as inGenesis 37:26;Job 22:2) does not necessarily involve the idea of dishonest gain, though this (as inProverbs 1:19;Habakkuk 2:9) is often implied. What the prophet condemns is the universal desire of gain (rem . . . rem . . .quocunque modo rem),sure to lead, as in the second clause, to a gratification of it by fair means or foul.

From the prophet even unto the priest . . .--The two orders that ought to have checked the evil are noted as having been foremost in promoting it. (Comp. Note onJeremiah 5:31.) . . .

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 13. -Given to covetousness; literally,gaineth gain; but the word here rendered "gain" implies that it is unrighteous gain (the root means "to tear"), Unjust gain and murder are repeatedly singled out in the Old Testament as representative sins (comp.Ezekiel 33:31;Psalm 119:36;Isaiah 1:15;Jeremiah 2:34; and see my note on Isaiah 57:17). There is a special reason for the selection of "covetousness" here. Land was the object of a high-born Jew's ambition, and expulsion from his land was his appropriate punishment (comp.Isaiah 5:8, 9).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

“For
כִּ֤י(kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunction

from the least of them
מִקְּטַנָּם֙(miq·qə·ṭan·nām)
Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 6996:Small, young, unimportant

to
וְעַד־(wə·‘aḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704:As far as, even to, up to, until, while

the greatest,
גְּדוֹלָ֔ם(gə·ḏō·w·lām)
Adjective - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1419:Great, older, insolent

all
כֻּלּ֖וֹ(kul·lōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

are greedy
בּוֹצֵ֣עַ(bō·w·ṣê·a‘)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1214:To cut off, break off, gain by violence

for gain.
בָּ֑צַע(bā·ṣa‘)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1215:Gain made by violence, unjust gain, profit

From prophet
וּמִנָּבִיא֙(ū·min·nā·ḇî)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030:A spokesman, speaker, prophet

to
וְעַד־(wə·‘aḏ-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704:As far as, even to, up to, until, while

priest,
כֹּהֵ֔ן(kō·hên)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548:Priest

all
כֻּלּ֖וֹ(kul·lōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, every

practice
עֹ֥שֶׂה(‘ō·śeh)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6213:To do, make

deceit.
שָּֽׁקֶר׃(šā·qer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8267:Deception, disappointment, falsehood

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