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Jeremiah 10:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

Jeremiah 10:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 10:2

Theological / Devotional

Way of the heathen. Primarily the reference is to their way of worshiping, their religion (see Lev. 18:3; 20:23; see on Jer. 4:18).

Signs of heaven. The heathen made astrological calculations based on extraordinary appearances in the sky. Celestial phenomena, such as eclipses, comets, and particular conjunctions of the heavenly bodies, were frequently regarded as indications of national or individual fortunes (see Isa. 47:13).

For the heathen. The reason for the warning is the prevalence and seductive influence of idolatrous religious practices. That idolatry held a fascination for the Israelites is abundantly clear from the frequent warnings against it (see Ex. 23:24, 32, 33; Lev. 18:3; Deut. 7:1-5; Judges 2; 3).

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