Jeremiah 13:23

Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 13:23

BSB
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Neither are you able to do good-you who are accustomed to doing evil.
AKJV
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may you also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
CPDV
If the Ethiopian is able to change his skin, or the leopard is able to change his spots, then you also may be able to do well, though you have learned evil.
ERV
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
NHEB
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Then may you also do good, who are accustomed to do evil.
SMT
Will the Cushite change his skin and the panther his variegated spots? Ye shall also be able to do good, being taught to do evil.

Commentary for Jeremiah 13:23

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Overview of Jeremiah 13:23
Summary
Habitual evil cannot be reformed; nature is unchangeable.
Event
Rhetorical comparison stated
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Teaching