Jeremiah 10:4

They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 10:4

BSB
They adorn it with silver and gold and fasten it with hammer and nails, so that it will not totter.
AKJV
They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
CPDV
He has adorned it with silver and gold. He has put it together with nail and hammer, so that it will not fall apart.
ERV
They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
NHEB
They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it not move.
SMT
With gold and with silver they will beautify; with nails and with hammers they will make firm and it will not move.

Commentary for Jeremiah 10:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 10:4
Summary
Idols decorated but remain immobile statues
Event
Description of idol decoration
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Teaching