Jeremiah 32:34
Jeremiah 32:34 in Multiple Translations
They have placed their abominations in the house that bears My Name, and so have defiled it.
But they set their abominations in the house, which is called by my name, to defile it.
But they set their abominations in the house which is called by my name, to defile it.
But they put their disgusting images into the house which is named by my name, making it unclean.
They have put their disgusting idols in my Temple, making it unclean.
But they set their abominations in ye house (whereupon my Name was called) to defile it,
'And they set their abominations in the house over which My name is called, so as to defile it;
But they set their abominations in the house which is called by my name, to defile it.
But they set their abominations in the house, which is called by my name, to defile it.
And they have set their idols in the house, in which my name is called upon, to defile it.
They have set up their detestable idols even in my own [MTY] temple and ◄defiled it/caused it to become a place that is unacceptable for people to worship me►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 32:34
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Jeremiah 32:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּשִׂ֣ימוּ
שִׁקּֽוּצֵי/הֶ֗ם
בַּ/בַּ֛יִת
אֲשֶׁר
נִקְרָֽא
שְׁמִ֥/י
עָלָ֖י/ו
לְ/טַמְּאֽ/וֹ
וַ/יָּשִׂ֣ימוּ
sûwm
H7760
to set
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
שִׁקּֽוּצֵי/הֶ֗ם
shiqqûwts
H8251
abomination
N-mp | Suff
בַּ/בַּ֛יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
נִקְרָֽא
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
שְׁמִ֥/י
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms | Suff
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
לְ/טַמְּאֽ/וֹ
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
to defile
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 32:34
וַ/יָּשִׂ֣ימוּ
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
שִׁקּֽוּצֵי/הֶ֗ם
shiqqûwts
H8251
"abomination"
N-mp | Suff
This word describes something disgusting or filthy, often referring to idol worship, as seen in Deuteronomy's warnings against false gods.
Definition: detestable thing or idol, abominable thing, abomination, idol, detested thing
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: abominable filth (idol, -ation), detestable (thing). See also: Deuteronomy 29:16; Ezekiel 7:20; Isaiah 66:3.
בַּ/בַּ֛יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
נִקְרָֽא
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
שְׁמִ֥/י
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
עָלָ֖י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
לְ/טַמְּאֽ/וֹ
ṭâmêʼ
H2930
"to defile"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
This Hebrew word means to be foul or contaminated, often in a moral or ceremonial sense. It is used in the Bible to describe something that is unclean or polluted. In the book of Leviticus, it talks about being unclean and how to become clean again.
Definition: 1) to be unclean, become unclean, become impure 1a) (Qal) to be or become unclean 1a1) sexually 1a2) religiously 1a3) ceremonially 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to defile oneself, be defiled 1b1a) sexually 1b1b) by idolatry 1b1c) ceremonially 1b2) to be regarded as unclean 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to defile 1c1a) sexually 1c1b) religiously 1c1c) ceremonially 1c2) to pronounce unclean, declare unclean (ceremonially) 1c3) to profane (God's name) 1d) (Pual) to be defiled 1e) (Hithpael) to be unclean 1f) (Hothpael) to be defiled
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: defile (self), pollute (self), be (make, make self, pronounce) unclean, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:5; Leviticus 22:5; Psalms 79:1.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 32:34
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 32:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 32:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 32:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:34
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:34
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 32:34
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:34
- Sermons on Jeremiah 32:34
Context — The LORD Answers Jeremiah
32because of all the evil the children of Israel and of Judah have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their officials, their priests and prophets, the men of Judah, and the residents of Jerusalem.
33They have turned their backs to Me and not their faces. Though I taught them again and again, they would not listen or respond to discipline.
34They have placed their abominations in the house that bears My Name, and so have defiled it.
35They have built the high places of Baal in the Valley of Ben-hinnom to make their sons and daughters pass through the fire to Molech—something I never commanded them, nor had it ever entered My mind, that they should commit such an abomination and cause Judah to sin. 36Now therefore, about this city of which you say, ‘It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon by sword and famine and plague,’ this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 7:30 | For the people of Judah have done evil in My sight, declares the LORD. They have set up their abominations in the house that bears My Name, and so have defiled it. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 8:5–16 | “Son of man,” He said to me, “now lift up your eyes to the north.” So I lifted up my eyes to the north, and in the entrance north of the Altar Gate I saw this idol of jealousy. “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what they are doing—the great abominations that the house of Israel is committing—to drive Me far from My sanctuary? Yet you will see even greater abominations.” Then He brought me to the entrance to the court, and I looked and saw a hole in the wall. “Son of man,” He told me, “dig through the wall.” So I dug through the wall and discovered a doorway. Then He said to me, “Go in and see the wicked abominations they are committing here.” So I went in and looked, and engraved all around the wall was every kind of crawling creature and detestable beast, along with all the idols of the house of Israel. Before them stood seventy elders of the house of Israel, with Jaazaniah son of Shaphan standing among them. Each had a censer in his hand, and a fragrant cloud of incense was rising. “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? For they are saying, ‘The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land.’” Again, He told me, “You will see them committing even greater abominations.” Then He brought me to the entrance of the north gate of the house of the LORD, and I saw women sitting there, weeping for Tammuz. “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see this? Yet you will see even greater abominations than these.” So He brought me to the inner court of the house of the LORD, and there at the entrance to the temple of the LORD, between the portico and the altar, were about twenty-five men with their backs to the temple of the LORD and their faces toward the east; and they were bowing to the east in worship of the sun. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 21:4–7 | Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My Name.” In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. He sacrificed his own son in the fire, practiced sorcery and divination, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. Manasseh even took the carved Asherah pole he had made and set it up in the temple, of which the LORD had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 23:11 | “For both prophet and priest are ungodly; even in My house I have found their wickedness,” declares the LORD. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 23:6 | He brought the Asherah pole from the house of the LORD to the Kidron Valley outside Jerusalem, and there he burned it, ground it to powder, and threw its dust on the graves of the common people. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 33:4–7 | Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.” In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. Manasseh even took the carved image he had made and set it up in the house of God, of which God had said to David and his son Solomon, “In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will establish My Name forever. |
| 7 | 2 Chronicles 33:15 | He removed the foreign gods and the idol from the house of the LORD, along with all the altars he had built on the temple mount and in Jerusalem, and he dumped them outside the city. |
Jeremiah 32:34 Summary
This verse is saying that the people of Israel did something very wrong by bringing their idols and false worship into the temple, which is a special place meant for worshiping the one true God. This made the temple unclean and displeasing to God, as He is a holy God who demands to be worshiped in a pure and true way (Psalm 96:9, Revelation 4:8). We can learn from this by being careful not to mix true worship with false or worldly things, and by seeking to worship God with a pure heart and clean hands (Psalm 24:3-4). By doing so, we can maintain a deep reverence for God and His holy things.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to place abominations in the house that bears God's Name?
This refers to the act of bringing idols or false worship into the temple, which is meant to be a sacred space for worshiping the one true God, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:11 and Ezekiel 5:11.
How did the Israelites defile the temple?
By introducing their own idols and practices, such as those mentioned in Jeremiah 32:35, they defiled the temple and broke the first commandment, as stated in Exodus 20:3-5, to have no other gods before the one true God.
What is the significance of the house that bears God's Name?
The house that bears God's Name refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was considered the dwelling place of God among His people, as seen in 1 Kings 8:13 and Psalm 132:13-14.
How does this verse relate to the concept of holiness?
This verse highlights the importance of maintaining holiness and purity in worship, as God is a holy God who demands to be worshiped in spirit and truth, as stated in John 4:24 and Leviticus 11:44-45.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be introducing 'abominations' into my own life or worship, and how can I repent of them?
- How can I ensure that my worship is pure and undefiled, and that I am not mixing true worship with false or idolatrous practices?
- What does it mean to 'defile' something that is meant to be sacred, and how can I avoid doing so in my own life?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and respect for the things of God, and avoid taking them lightly or profaning them?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 32:34
But they set their abominations,.... Their idols, which were abominable to the Lord, and ought to have been so to them: these they placed in the house (which is called by my name), to defile it; in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 32:34
But they set their abominations in the house, which is called by my name, to defile it. (Jeremiah 7:30-31; Ezekiel 8:5-17).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:34
Their abominations; their idols, which above all things the jealous God abhorreth, and therefore he calleth them abominations, in the abstract, for abominable things, . In the house which is called by my name; that is, in the temple, which was ordinarily called the house of the Lord, and the temple of the Lord.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:34
Jeremiah 32:34 But they set their abominations in the house, which is called by my name, to defile it.Ver. 34. In the house which is called by my name.] Templi periphrasis haec est emphatica, atque argumentosa.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:34
(34, 35) They set their abominations in my house . . .—On the sins thus referred to, see Notes on Jeremiah 7:30-31, which are here almost verbally reproduced.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 32:34
26–35. See introd. summary to the section. The vv. after 27, purporting to give the Lord’s reply to Jeremiah’s question as to the fitness of his action in purchasing the field, bear fully the marks of a later addition. Their substance indeed is quite in harmony with other prophecies in the Book, and they consist to a large extent of Jeremianic expressions. On the other hand, they are quite unnatural in this context. See further in note on Jeremiah 32:36-44.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:34
34, 35. They set their abominations — Their idols. A repetition of Jer 7:30-31, except that Baal is put for “Tophet” and Molech for “in the fire.” Molech the king and Baal the lord are simply
Sermons on Jeremiah 32:34
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General Session 1 W/ Pastor Cymbala by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God and not personal opinions or dreams. He criticizes false prophets who are not inspired by God an |