Jeremiah 2:11

Hath any nation changed their gods, even those that are no gods? But my people have changed their glory for that which cannot profit.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.

In Context

10For pass over to the islands of the Chittaeans, and see; Send ye to Kedar, and inform yourselves well; And see if such a thing hath been done!

12Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this! Shudder, and be amazed! saith Jehovah.

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Cross References

Psalms 3:3But thou, O LORD! art my shield, My glory, and the lifter-up of my head.

Psalms 115:4Their idols are silver and gold, The work of men's hands:

Jeremiah 2:5Thus saith Jehovah: What fault did your fathers find in me, That they went far from me, And walked after vanity, and practised folly?

Jeremiah 5:7How can I pardon thee for this? [[saith Jehovah;]] Thy children have forsaken me, And sworn by them that are no gods. I have fed them to the full, yet do they commit adultery, And assemble themselves in crowds in the house of the harlot.

Matthew Henry on Jeremiah 2:10-14

Expostulations with Israel. ( b. c. 629.) 9 Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the Lord , and with your children's children will I plead. 10 For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing. 11 Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit. 12 Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the Lord . 13 For my… Read the whole commentary →

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