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because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, [and] to serve other gods, that they didn`t know, neither they, nor you, nor your fathers.
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The Folly of Repeating Sin
Commentators stress the profound foolishness of the remnant. They had just witnessed the destruction of their nation as a direct consequence of idolatry, yet they immediately repeated the exact same sin in Egypt. This serves as a powerful warning against ignoring the clear and painful consequences of disobeying God.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In that they went to burn incense, and to serve - Or, by going to burn incense to serve other gods by that means.
16th Century
Protestant
Jeremiah had already prophesied against the Jews who had taken refuge in Egypt, as though there would be for them in that rich and almost unassaila…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger The cause of this desolation was the wickedn…
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God reminds the Jews of the sins that brought desolations upon Judah. It is fitting for us to warn people of the danger of sin with all seriousness…
