Jeremiah 16:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Can a person make gods for themselves when those things aren't really gods at all?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is pointing out the foolishness of creating or worshiping fake gods that have no real power.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah was prophesying during a time when the people of Judah were worshiping idols made of wood, stone, and metal alongside or instead of the true God. This verse comes in the context of God's judgment on Judah for their idolatry and unfaithfulness, just before their exile to Babylon.

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