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Jeremiah 11:13

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 11:13

Verse 13 of 23

Scripture focus

For [according to] the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Judah; and [according to] the number of the streets of Jerusalem have ye set up altars to [that] shameful thing, [even] altars to burn incense unto Baal.

Jeremiah 11:13 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 11:13

Theological / Devotional

Number of thy cities. For comment see on Jer. 2:28.

Shameful thing. Literally, “the shame,” shown in the succeeding clause to refer to the image of Baal (see on ch. 2:26). On the revival of Baal worship by Manasseh, son and successor of Hezekiah, see 2 Chron. 33:1-3.

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