Jeremiah 18:15
Jeremiah 18:15 in Multiple Translations
Yet My people have forgotten Me. They burn incense to worthless idols that make them stumble in their ways, leaving the ancient roads to walk on rutted bypaths instead of on the highway.
Because my people hath forgotten me, they have burned incense to vanity, and they have caused them to stumble in their ways from the ancient paths, to walk in paths, in a way not cast up;
For my people have forgotten me, they have burned incense to false gods; and they have been made to stumble in their ways, in the ancient paths, to walk in bypaths, in a way not cast up;
For my people have put me out of their memory, burning perfumes to that which is nothing; and because of this, I will put a cause of falling in their ways, even in the old roads, and will make them go on side-roads, in a way not lifted up;
But my people have rejected me! They burn incense to useless idols which trip them up, making them leave the old roads in order to walk down unmade paths instead of the highway.
Because my people hath forgotten me, and haue burnt incense to vanitie, and their prophets haue caused them to stumble in their wayes from the auncient wayes, to walke in the pathes and way that is not troden,
But My people have forgotten Me, to a vain thing they make perfume, And they cause them to stumble in their ways — paths of old, To walk in paths — a way not raised up,
For my people have forgotten me. They have burned incense to false gods. They have been made to stumble in their ways in the ancient paths, to walk in byways, in a way not built up,
Because my people hath forgotten me, they have burned incense to vanity, and they have caused them to stumble in their ways from the ancient paths, to walk in paths, in a way not cast up;
Because my people have forgotten me, sacrificing in vain, and stumbling in their ways, in ancient paths, to walk by them in a way not trodden:
But my people are not as reliable as those streams: They have abandoned me. They burn incense to honor/worship worthless idols. It is as though they have stumbled as they walked along very old roads that are good roads, and now, instead, they are walking on dirt paths.
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 18:15
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 18:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:15
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 18:15
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- Sermons on Jeremiah 18:15
Context — The Potter and the Clay
15Yet My people have forgotten Me. They burn incense to worthless idols that make them stumble in their ways, leaving the ancient roads to walk on rutted bypaths instead of on the highway.
16They have made their land a desolation, a perpetual object of scorn; all who pass by will be appalled and shake their heads. 17I will scatter them before the enemy like the east wind. I will show them My back and not My face in the day of their calamity.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 6:16 | This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ |
| 2 | Jeremiah 2:32 | Does a maiden forget her jewelry or a bride her wedding sash? Yet My people have forgotten Me for days without number. |
| 3 | Hosea 11:2 | But the more I called Israel, the farther they departed from Me. They sacrificed to the Baals and burned incense to carved images. |
| 4 | Isaiah 57:14 | And it will be said, “Build it up, build it up, prepare the way, take every obstacle out of the way of My people.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 2:13 | “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns— broken cisterns that cannot hold water. |
| 6 | Malachi 2:8 | But you have departed from the way, and your instruction has caused many to stumble. You have violated the covenant of Levi,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
| 7 | Isaiah 41:29 | See, they are all a delusion; their works amount to nothing; their images are as empty as the wind. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 10:15 | They are worthless, a work to be mocked. In the time of their punishment they will perish. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 17:13 | O LORD, the hope of Israel, all who abandon You will be put to shame. All who turn away will be written in the dust, for they have abandoned the LORD, the fountain of living water. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 16:19 | O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all. |
Jeremiah 18:15 Summary
In Jeremiah 18:15, God says that His people have forgotten Him and turned to worthless idols, which has led them away from His ancient roads and onto destructive paths. This means that they have stopped following God's ways and commands, and instead are doing what they think is right, which is like walking on rough and uncertain roads (Proverbs 14:12). To get back on God's highway, we need to remember Him, seek His ways, and follow His commandments, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:11 and Psalm 119:105. By doing so, we can experience God's love, guidance, and restoration in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to forget God in Jeremiah 18:15?
Forgetting God means to ignore or neglect Him, just like the Israelites did when they turned to idols, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:11 and Hosea 2:13.
Why did God's people turn to worthless idols?
The people turned to idols because they were drawn away from God's ancient paths and commandments, choosing instead to follow their own desires, as warned in Jeremiah 7:9-10 and Proverbs 14:12.
What are the consequences of leaving God's ancient roads?
Leaving God's ancient roads leads to spiritual desolation, ruin, and judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 18:16 and Isaiah 3:9-11, where God's people suffer the consequences of their rebellion against Him.
Can we still return to God's highway after walking on rutted bypaths?
Yes, God always calls His people to return to Him, as seen in Jeremiah 3:12-14 and Joel 2:12-13, where He promises to receive and restore those who genuinely repent and turn back to Him.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways have I forgotten God or neglected my relationship with Him, and how can I return to a closer walk with Him?
- What are some 'rutted bypaths' in my life that I have been walking on, and how can I get back on God's highway of righteousness?
- How do I prioritize God's ancient roads and commandments in my daily life, and what are the benefits of following His ways?
- What are some idols or distractions in my life that are causing me to stumble, and how can I remove them to focus on God?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 18:15
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 18:15
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:15
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:15
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:15
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 18:15
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 18:15
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:15
Sermons on Jeremiah 18:15
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Words of Expostulation by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing a vision of a great feast where armies have met and there has been a terrible slaughter. He relates this vision to the spiritual b |
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寻访古道 - Finding the Old Path by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being captivated by the glory of Christ. He shares that his own devotion to Christ is not based on discipline or religious |
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Overcoming Sexual Sin by Jason Robinson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being in harmony with one another in the church. He explains that when believers are in symphony with each other, they can |
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Many Aspire, Few Attain by Walter A. Henrichsen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of remembering and reviewing the truths of the Bible. He encourages the audience to hold tenaciously to these truths and make |
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Loving the Appearing of Christ by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher highlights the lack of conviction and moral compass in society, even among those who claim to know God. He references Jeremiah 6:16, where God calls fo |
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The Baptism of Fire by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and preparing our hearts to receive Christ, drawing parallels to John the Baptist's ministry of preparing the way for Jesus. It |
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Vocational Fellowship - Part 6 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker addresses a crisis that has been reached in the lives of the people. They are experiencing unrest, weariness, and a sense of futility. Some have accepte |







