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Jeremiah 10

Jeremiah 10:2

The Sovereignty of God · Jeremiah 10:1–16
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Translations

Modern
This is what the LORD says: “Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by the signs in the heavens, though the nations themselves are terrified by them.
Traditional
Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.
Literal
Thus says YHWH: “Upon the way of the nations do not train; and do not be dismayed from the signs of the heavens, for the nations are dismayed by them.
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus: Juxta vias gentium nolite discere, et a signis cæli nolite metuere, quæ timent gentes,

Original

Hebrew
English
This is what the LORD says: “Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by the signs in the heavens, though the nations themselves are terrified by them.

Notes

Jeremiah 10:2

The Lord instructed Israel, especially Judah, to behave differently from other nations. He warned them to avoid people like astrologers who claim to predict the future using stars.

Jeremiah 10:1–16

This poetic passage criticizes idol worship and affirms the unity and majesty of the one true God. It is not a logical discussion of divinity in nature or a detailed statement about God's attributes. Instead, it is a poem about the foolishness of worshiping idols that the worshipers have made. It includes strong affirmations of faith that clearly declare who God is.

Jeremiah 10:1–25

This poetic passage has three parts:

  1. A contrast between the Lord and pagan idols (Jeremiah 10:1–16)

  2. A reflection on the destruction awaiting idol worshipers (Jeremiah 10:17–18, 19–22)

  3. A prayer asking God to act with restraint in the coming judgment and to ensure the pagan nations do not go unpunished (Jeremiah 10:23–25).

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah God’s Uniqueness

Events

Glossary

Astrology Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Body Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Sign

Topics

Astrology: General Scriptures Concerning Celebrating Christmas Christmas Trees Gentiles: The Jews: Not to Follow the Ways of Gentiles: Unclassified Sciptures Relating To God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Questioning God Sorcery: Practiced by Astrologers The Heathen: Cautions Against Imitating Zodiac Signs