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Jeremiah 7

Jeremiah 7:17

Judah’s Idolatry Persists · Jeremiah 7:16–29
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Translations

Modern
Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?
Traditional
Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?
Literal
Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?
Latin
Nonne vides quid isti faciunt in civitatibus Juda, et in plateis Jerusalem?

Original

Hebrew
English
Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?

Notes

Jeremiah 7:17–18

Pagan worship became a family activity. Each family member contributed to the ritual. They worshipped Ashtoreth, the Queen of Heaven, the mother goddess of the Canaanites, along with her family of deities (see Jeremiah 44:17–19).

Theme notes and profiles

Basic Laws

Events

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Temple

Topics

Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Children: Wicked Condescension of God: Expostulates with Backsliding Israel Idolatry: Objects of Sun, Moon, and Stars Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments