Jeremiah 16:20

Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods?

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 16:20

BSB
Can man make gods for himself? Such are not gods!"
AKJV
Shall a man make gods to himself, and they are no gods?
CPDV
How can man make gods for himself, though these are not gods?"
ERV
Shall a man make unto himself gods, which yet are no gods?
NHEB
Shall a man make to himself gods, which yet are no gods?'"
SMT
Shall man make to himself gods, and they not gods?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 16:20

ShallamanH120Noun MasculinemakeH6213VerbgodsH430Noun MasculineuntohimselfandtheyarenogodsH430Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jeremiah 16:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 16:20
Summary
Rhetorical question about human idolatry
Event
Challenging idolatrous practice
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
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