Jeremiah 7:9
The Scripture
(9) Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not;
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 9:2Jeremiah 9:3Jeremiah 9:4Jeremiah 9:5Jeremiah 9:6Jeremiah 9:7Jeremiah 9:8Jeremiah 9:9Psalms 50:16Psalms 50:17Psalms 50:18Psalms 50:19
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