Jeremiah 7:8

Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 7:8

BSB
But look, you keep trusting in deceptive words to no avail.
AKJV
Behold, you trust in lying words, that cannot profit.
CPDV
Behold, you trust in false words, which will not benefit you,
ERV
Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.
NHEB
Look, you trust in lying words, that can't profit.
SMT
Behold, you trusting to yourselves upon words of falsehood not to receive profit.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 7:8

BeholdyetrustH982VerbinlyingH8267Noun MasculinewordsH1697Noun MasculinethatcannotprofitH3276Verb

Commentary for Jeremiah 7:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 7:8
Summary
False reassurances provide no actual benefit
Event
Critique of misplaced confidence
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Warning