Jeremiah 2:11

Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 2:11

BSB
Has a nation ever changed its gods, though they are no gods at all? Yet My people have exchanged their Glory for useless idols.
AKJV
Has a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
CPDV
See if a nation has ever changed their gods, though certainly those are not gods. Yet truly, my people have exchanged their glory for an idol.
ERV
Hath a nation changed their gods, which yet are no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.
NHEB
Has a nation changed its gods, which really are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.
SMT
Did a nation change their gods, and they no gods? and my people changed their glory for what will not profit.

Commentary for Jeremiah 2:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 2:11
Summary
Israel abandons authentic divinity for worthless substitutes
Event
Israel replaces true glory with false gods
Estimated Time Period
c. 626 BC
Category
Judgment