Jeremiah 16:21

"Should a man make to himself gods which yet are no gods?”"

Key Reflection

This verse challenges the idea of worshiping false deities, emphasizing that idols are mere creations and not true gods. It underscores the folly of abandoning the true God for worthless substitutes.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

This once -Whether we consider the greatness of the national disgrace and suffering caused by it, or its effect upon the mind of the Jews, the burning of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, followed by the captivity of the people at Babylon, stands out as the greatest manifestation of God’s “hand” in all His dealings with them.

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