Jeremiah 22:9

Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 22:9

BSB
Then people will reply, 'Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God and have worshiped and served other gods.'"
AKJV
Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.
CPDV
And they will answer: 'It is because they abandoned the covenant of the Lord their God, and they adored strange gods and served them.'
ERV
Then they shall answer, Because they forsook the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.
NHEB
Then they shall answer, 'Because they forsook the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshiped other gods, and served them.'
SMT
And they said, Because they forsook the covenant of Jehovah their God, and they will worship to other gods, and serve them.

Commentary for Jeremiah 22:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 22:9
Summary
Nations explain destruction results from covenant abandonment
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Explanation of judgment given
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment