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Jeremiah 7:18 Β· KJV

"The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger."

King James Version

What does Jeremiah 7:18 mean? β†’

Passage Context

16Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
17Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?
18The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger.
19Do they provoke me to anger? saith the LORD: do they not provoke themselves to the confusion of their own faces?
20Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, mine anger and my fury shall be poured out upon this place, upon man, and upon beast, and upon the trees of the field, and upon the fruit of the ground; and it shall burn, and shall not be quenched.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prioritize your worship in daily life?

2

What does it mean for you to be devoted to God?

3

When have you noticed influences that pull you away from your faith?

Life Application

worship

Evaluate your worship practices and ensure they are directed towards God alone.

family

Encourage your family to engage in faith-based activities that strengthen their devotion to God.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city where idolatry and false worship were rampant, leading to divine discontent.

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