Translations
Modern
…because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be poured out upon this place and will not be quenched.’
Traditional
Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be poured out upon this place, and shall not be quenched.
Literal
…because that they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. And My wrath will be poured out on this place, and it will not be quenched.’
Latin
Quia dereliquerunt me, et sacrificaverunt diis alienis, ut me ad iracundiam provocarent in cunctis operibus manuum suarum, idcirco stillabit furor meus super locum istum, et non extinguetur.
Original
Hebrew
English
…because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be poured out upon this place and will not be quenched.’
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Genealogy Kohath, Kohathites Merari, Merarite Shaphan Woman
Topics
Asahiah: An officer of King Josiah Huldah: Foretells the Destruction of Jerusalem Idolatry: Other Customs of Incense Burned on Altars Incense: The Jews: Punished for offering, to Idols Josiah: King of Judah: Solicitude when the Copy of the Law Was Discovered and Read to Him Sacrifices: The Jews: Condemned for offering, to Idols Women: As Prophets: Huldah