Jeremiah 7:8

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But look, you keep trusting in deceptive words to no avail.

American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

Bible in Basic English

See, you put your faith in false words which are of no profit.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold you put your trust in lying words, which shall not profit you:

Free Bible Version

But look at you! You go on believing in these deceptions, these worthless words.

Geneva Bible 1599

Beholde, you trust in lying woordes, that can not profite.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

Translation for Translators

People are repeatedly telling you, ‘The temple is here, so we are safe’, and you are trusting/believing that what they are saying is true, but it is a lie. Those people are deceiving you, and what they say is worthless.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Behold! You are trusting in deceitful words that do not help you.

Noah Webster Bible

Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

World English Bible

Behold, you trust in lying words that can’t profit.

Young's Literal Translation

Lo, ye are trusting for yourselves On the words of falsehood, so as not to profit.

Context

Jeremiah’s Message at the Temple Gate

⁷then I will let you live in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever.⁸But look, you keep trusting in deceptive words to no avail.⁹Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known,

Sermons

(Saved Through the Fire) 12 - God's True Message

Milton Green

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Summary

In Jeremiah 7:8, God speaks through the prophet Jeremiah to warn the people of Judah against their false sense of security in the temple. Despite their religious rituals and sacrifices, their disobedience and injustice have provoked God's anger. This verse serves as a reminder that true worship is not just about outward practices but also requires genuine repentance, obedience, and righteousness. God desires a sincere relationship with His people rather than empty religious ceremonies. The message of Jeremiah 7:8 calls for a heart transformation and a return to God's ways to avoid His judgment.