KJV ORIGINAL
Every man is brutish in his knowledge: every founder is confounded by the graven image: for his molten image is falsehood, and there is no breath in them.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Every person becomes foolish in their understanding: every craftsman is put to shame by the idol they made, because their cast metal statue is a lie, and there is no life in it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is saying that people become foolish when they worship idols they've made with their own hands, because these lifeless objects are false gods that can't help anyone.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah was prophesying during a time when the people of Judah were heavily influenced by surrounding nations who worshipped idols made of wood, stone, and metal. This was just before Babylon conquered Jerusalem, and God was warning His people that trusting in these false gods instead of Him would lead to their downfall.
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