Jeremiah 7
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 7 of 52
Chapter Summary
Jeremiah is sent to call for true repentance, to prevent the Jews' captivity. He threatens them for their idolatry. He exhorts to mourn for their abominations in Tophet.
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People & Context
Jeremiah stands in the gate of the house of Jehovah, warning Judah not to trust the deceptive claim 'The temple of Jehovah,' and urging them to practi…
Jehovah uses the historical destruction of Shiloh as a precedent for what He will do to the temple in Jerusalem because they refused to hear His warni…
God forbids Jeremiah to pray for the people, pointing out entire families are openly participating in idolatrous baking and sacrifices for the 'queen …
Timeline
Jeremiah stands in the gate of the house of Jehovah, warning Judah not to trust the deceptive claim 'The temple of Jehovah,' and urging them to practice true justice instead of bringing their abominations into His house.
Jeremiah 7:1-11Jehovah uses the historical destruction of Shiloh as a precedent for what He will do to the temple in Jerusalem because they refused to hear His warnings.
Jeremiah 7:12-15God forbids Jeremiah to pray for the people, pointing out entire families are openly participating in idolatrous baking and sacrifices for the 'queen of the heavens.'
Jeremiah 7:16-20Read Jeremiah 7 in the KJ3 Reader
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