Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 44:19

Albert Barnes Commentary

Jeremiah 44:19

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Jeremiah 44:19

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And when we burned incense to the queen of heaven, and poured out drink-offerings unto her, did we make her cakes to worship her, and pour out drink-offerings unto her, without our husbands?" — Jeremiah 44:19 (ASV)

Burned ... poured ... did - Or, burn ... pour ... do.

To worship her - Rather, to represent her image. The cakes (Jeremiah 7:18) were made in the shape of a crescent to represent the moon.

Our men - That is, our husbands (margin). They had the authority of their husbands for what they were doing. Jeremiah must leave them alone, and discuss the matter with those who alone had the right to interfere.