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in that you provoke me to anger with the works of your hands, burning incense to other gods in the land of Egypt, where you are gone to sojourn; that you may be cut off, and that you may be a curse and a reproach among all the nations of the earth?
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Human-Invented Worship
Commentators explain that the phrase "the works of your hands" refers to more than just physical idols. It describes any form of worship that people invent for themselves, following their own fancies instead of God's commands. John Calvin contrasts this with the Temple, which, though man-made, was built according to God's specific instructions. True worship is rooted in obedience to God, not human innovation or convenience.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Cut yourselves off - Rather, cut (them, Jeremiah 44:7) off from you.
19th Century
Anglican
Burning incense to other gods in the land of Egypt. —The words imply that the exiles were not only carrying on the old idolatrous …
16th Century
Protestant
In the last lecture, I was obliged to cut short the subject of the Prophet, for this verse depends on the preceding one and is to be read together …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In that you provoke me to wrath with the works of your hands , &c.] Their sinful actions, particularly their idolatry, by…
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…