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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 44:3

18th Century

Theologian

In that they went to burn incense, and to serve - Or, by going to burn incense to serve other gods by that means.

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 44:1–7

16th Century

Theologian

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 44:3

17th Century

Pastor

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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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 44:1–14

17th Century

Minister

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…