Jeremiah 7:16
The Scripture
(16) Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jeremiah calls the people of Judah to repentance, accusing them of worshiping foreign gods and breaking their covenant with God. He describes the king’s and the people’s sin, the destruction of the sacred altar, and the ongoing idolatry that brings divine wrath. The chapter warns that persistent sin leads to judgment and emphasizes the need for true worship of the one true God.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 11:14Jeremiah 14:11Jeremiah 14:12Jeremiah 15:1Jeremiah 18:20Exodus 32:10Ezekiel 14:14Ezekiel 14:15Ezekiel 14:16Ezekiel 14:17Ezekiel 14:18Ezekiel 14:19
Related verses (shared words)
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