Jeremiah 44:23
The Scripture
(23) Because ye have burned incense, and because ye have sinned against the LORD, and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD, nor walked in his law, nor in his statutes, nor in his testimonies; therefore this evil is happened unto you, as at this day.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Jeremiah 44 the prophet declares that God will free the Israelites from their captivity and release the captives, women, and men who have been taken into bondage. The chapter emphasizes God’s promise of restoration and the removal of oppression. It also highlights the importance of obeying God’s command to release the prisoners.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 44:8Jeremiah 44:18Jeremiah 44:21Jeremiah 32:31Jeremiah 32:32Jeremiah 32:33II Chronicles 36:16Lamentations 1:8I Corinthians 10:20II Corinthians 6:16Psalms 119:150Psalms 119:155
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