Jeremiah 10:3

For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 10:3

BSB
For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut down a tree from the forest; it is shaped with a chisel by the hands of a craftsman.
AKJV
For the customs of the people are vain: for one cuts a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the ax.
CPDV
For the laws of the people are empty. For the work of the hand of the craftsman has cut a tree from the forest with an axe.
ERV
For the customs of the peoples are vanity: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman with the axe.
NHEB
For the customs of the peoples are vanity; for one cuts a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman with the axe.
SMT
For the laws of the peoples, this vanity: for they cut down a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman with the axe.

Commentary for Jeremiah 10:3

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Overview of Jeremiah 10:3
Summary
Idol-making is futile human craftsmanship
Event
Description of idol-making process
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
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