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.”

"Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil." - Jeremiah 13:23
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What does Jeremiah 13:23 mean?

The verse Jeremiah 13:23 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil." This verse is found in the book of Jeremiah, which is a collection of prophecies and…

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Transformed from the Inside Out

The profound question posed in Jeremiah 13:23 serves as a reminder of the deep-rooted nature of our habits and inclinations. The verse reads, "Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil." In this striking…

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A Prayer for Transformation and Redemption

Heavenly Father, As we bow our heads before You today, we come with humble hearts, seeking Your mercy and guidance. We reflect on Your profound words in Jeremiah 13:23, which state, "Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are…

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Jeremiah 25:23 - "Dedan, and Tema, and Buz, and all that are in the utmost corners,"
Jeremiah 5:23 - "But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone."
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Jeremiah 46:13 - "¶ The word that the LORD spake to Jeremiah the prophet, how Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon should come and smite the land of Egypt."
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1 Chronicles 12:13 - "Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh."
Jeremiah 4:23 - "I beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the heavens, and they had no light."
Jeremiah 23:40 - "And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten."
Jeremiah 13:8 - "Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,"
Jeremiah 32:13 - "¶ And I charged Baruch before them, saying,"