Jeremiah 1:5

Jeremiah 1:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew1:5 Or chose you,

before you were born I set you apart;

I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,

And before you were born I consecrated you;

I have appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,

And before you were born I consecrated you;

I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”

5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you [and approved of you as My chosen instrument],

And before you were born I consecrated you [to Myself as My own];

I have appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” [Ex 33:12; Is 49:1, 5; Rom 8:29]

5“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,

and before you were born I set you apart

and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

5“Before I formed you in your mother’s body I chose you.

Before you were born I set you apart to serve me.

I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations.”