Jeremiah 8:5

Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 8:5

BSB
Why then have these people turned away? Why does Jerusalem always turn away? They cling to deceit; they refuse to return.
AKJV
Why then is this people of Jerusalem slid back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.
CPDV
Then why have this people in Jerusalem turned away with a contentious loathing? They have taken hold of what is false, and they are not willing to return.
ERV
Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.
NHEB
Why then do these people of Jerusalem turn away in perpetual backsliding? They hold fast deceit; they refuse to return.
SMT
Wherefore did this people of Jerusalem turn away a continual turning away? they laid hold upon deceit; they refused to turn back.

Commentary for Jeremiah 8:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 8:5
Summary
Persistent refusal to repent despite pattern of backsliding
Place
Jerusalem
Event
People repeatedly refuse repentance
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment