But they set their abominations in the house, which is called by my name, to defile it.
But they placed their disgusting idols in the temple that belongs to me and bears my name, making it unclean.
God is expressing his grief that his people brought pagan idols into his holy temple, corrupting the sacred place meant for worshiping him alone.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the prophet Jeremiah in ancient Judah, around the 6th century BC, the people had turned away from God and embraced idolatry, ignoring His repeated warnings. They placed detestable idols inside the Temple in Jerusalem, which was dedicated to God's name, thereby defiling this sacred space and provoking divine judgment. This act reflected the broader spiritual decline that led to the Babylonian conquest and exile of the nation.
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