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Bible verse
Jeremiah 1:5
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.”
What it means
Before you took your first breath, God already knew you and had a purpose for your life. Your existence is no accident, and your worth was settled long before anyone weighed in. This truth steadies us when we feel small or unqualified, as Jeremiah did. In Christ that knowing becomes belonging; the God who formed you also came to redeem you. You are wanted, named, and called. Let that ancient love quiet the voice that says you do not matter.
Jeremiah 1:5 at a glance
| Reference | Jeremiah 1:5 |
|---|---|
| Book | Jeremiah |
| Chapter to read it in | Jeremiah 1 |
| Topic | identity |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Psalms 139:16
- Isaiah 49:1
- Galatians 1:15-16
- Psalms 71:5-6
- Romans 8:29
- Isaiah 49:5
- Isaiah 44:2
- 2 Timothy 2:19-21
- Luke 1:41
- Luke 1:76
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Jeremiah 1:5?
It is in Jeremiah, in Jeremiah 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Jeremiah 1:5?
Readers most often set it beside Psalms 139:16, Isaiah 49:1, Galatians 1:15-16, Psalms 71:5-6. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Jeremiah 1:5?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Father, you are already present in Jeremiah 1:5, before any of us arrive. We bring you Jeremiah 1:5, identity. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Jeremiah 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Jeremiah 1:5 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
