Jeremiah 25:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Don't follow other gods to serve and worship them. Don't make me angry with the things you create with your hands, and I won't harm you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is telling His people that if they stay faithful to Him alone and don't worship idols, He will protect them from harm.

📚 Historical Context

Jeremiah was prophesying during the final years before Babylon conquered Judah (around 605-586 BC). The people of Judah had been repeatedly turning to worship foreign gods and making idols with their hands, despite God's warnings. This verse is part of God's final plea through Jeremiah for the people to return to faithful worship before judgment falls.

←

PreviousJeremiah 25:5

NextJeremiah 25:7

→

Explore Similar Verses

Acts 24:14

But I'll be straight with you about this — they're calling my faith a 'dangerous cult,' but I'm actually worshiping the same God my ancestors did. I believe everything that's written in the Law and the Prophets.

2 Chronicles 7:22

And people will answer, 'Because they abandoned the LORD God of their ancestors, who brought them out of Egypt, and they grabbed onto other gods, worshiped them, and served them—that's why he brought all this disaster on them.'

Ezekiel 20:18

I told their kids out in the wilderness: 'Don't follow your parents' broken ways. Don't copy their bad choices or get caught up in the fake things they worship.'

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save

📚 Historical Context

Explore Similar Verses

Ask the AI Assistant

Translation & Methodology Sources