Jeremiah 10:5

They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 10:5

BSB
Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm, and neither can they do any good."
AKJV
They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.
CPDV
They have been fabricated in the likeness of a palm tree, and they will not speak. They must be carried to be moved, because they do not have the ability to walk. Therefore, do not be willing to fear them, for they can do neither evil nor good."
ERV
They are like a palm tree, of turned work, and speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good.
NHEB
They are like a palm tree, of turned work, and do not speak: they must be carried, because they can't go. Do not be afraid of them; for they can't do evil, neither is it in them to do good."
SMT
They are of turned work, as the palm tree, and they shall not speak; being lifted up they shall be lifted up, for they shall not mount up. Ye shall not be afraid of them, for they will not do evil, and also doing good is not with them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 10:5

TheyareuprightH4749Noun FeminineasthepalmtreeH8560Noun MasculinebutspeakH1696VerbnottheymustneedsH5375VerbbeborneH5375VerbbecausetheycannotgoH6805VerbBenotafraidH3372VerbofthemfortheycannotdoevilH7489VerbneitheralsoisitinthemtodogoodH3190Verb

Commentary for Jeremiah 10:5

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Overview of Jeremiah 10:5
Summary
Idols are powerless, unable to help or harm
Event
Statement of idols' inability
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
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