Jeremiah 9:14 Meaning
But have walked after the imagination of their own heart, and after Baalim, which their fathers taught them:
Context Explained
12Who is the wise man, that may understand this? and who is he to whom the mouth of the LORD hath spoken, that he may declare it, for what the land perisheth and is burned up like a wilderness, that none passeth through?
13And the LORD saith, Because they have forsaken my law which I set before them, and have not obeyed my voice, neither walked therein;
14But have walked after the imagination of their own heart, and after Baalim, which their fathers taught them:
15Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink.
16I will scatter them also among the heathen, whom neither they nor their fathers have known: and I will send a sword after them, till I have consumed them.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 1:21-23
Both passages address the consequences of turning away from God to follow false gods.
1 Corinthians 10:14
This verse encourages believers to flee from idolatry, echoing Jeremiah's warning.
Source: Jeremiah 9:14