Jeremiah 44:20

New English Translation

Then Jeremiah replied to all the people, both men and women, who responded to him in this way.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 28:23

He offered sacrifices to the gods of Damascus whom he thought had defeated him. He reasoned, “Since the gods of the kings of Damascus helped them, I will sacrifice to them so they will help me.” But they caused him and all Israel to stumble.

Jeremiah 44:19

The women added, “We did indeed sacrifice and pour out drink offerings to the Queen of Heaven. But it was with the full knowledge and approval of our husbands that we made cakes in her image and poured out drink offerings to her.”

Jeremiah 44:21

“The Lord did indeed remember and call to mind what you did! He remembered the sacrifices you and your ancestors, your kings, your leaders, and all the rest of the people of the land offered to other gods in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 2:3

He said to me, “Son of man, I am sending you to the house of Israel, to rebellious nations who have rebelled against me; both they and their fathers have revolted against me to this very day.

Ezekiel 2:7

You must speak my words to them whether they listen or not, for they are rebellious.

Romans 6:21

So what benefit did you then reap from those things that you are now ashamed of? For the end of those things is death.