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Jeremiah 44:19

King James Version (KJV)

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And when we burned incense to the queen of heaven, and poured out drink offerings unto her, did we make her cakes to worship her, and pour out drink offerings unto her, without our men?

Jeremiah 44:19 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 44:19

Theological / Devotional

Cakes. See on ch. 7:18.

Without our men. Or, “without our husbands.” Resenting Jeremiah’s words condemning their iniquity, the women quickly reacted in self-defense that their husbands sanctioned their actions.

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