Jeremiah 7:8
Jeremiah 7:8 in Multiple Translations
But look, you keep trusting in deceptive words to no avail.
¶ Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.
Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.
See, you put your faith in false words which are of no profit.
But look at you! You go on believing in these deceptions, these worthless words.
Beholde, you trust in lying woordes, that can not profite.
Lo, ye are trusting for yourselves On the words of falsehood, so as not to profit.
Behold, you trust in lying words that can’t profit.
Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.
Behold you put your trust in lying words, which shall not profit you:
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.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 7:8
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Jeremiah 7:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הִנֵּ֤ה
אַתֶּם֙
בֹּטְחִ֣ים
לָ/כֶ֔ם
עַל
דִּבְרֵ֖י
הַ/שָּׁ֑קֶר
לְ/בִלְתִּ֖י
הוֹעִֽיל
הִנֵּ֤ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
אַתֶּם֙
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
בֹּטְחִ֣ים
bâṭach
H982
to trust
V-Qal
לָ/כֶ֔ם
Prep | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
דִּבְרֵ֖י
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-mp
הַ/שָּׁ֑קֶר
sheqer
H8267
deception
Art | N-ms
לְ/בִלְתִּ֖י
biltîy
H1115
lest
Prep | Conj
הוֹעִֽיל
yaʻal
H3276
to gain
V-Hiphil-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 7:8
הִנֵּ֤ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
אַתֶּם֙
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
בֹּטְחִ֣ים
bâṭach
H982
"to trust"
V-Qal
To trust means to have confidence or faith in something or someone, like the Israelites trusting in God to lead them through the desert, as seen in Psalm 23.
Definition: 1) to trust 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trust, trust in 1a2) to have confidence, be confident 1a3) to be bold 1a4) to be secure 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to trust, make secure 2) (TWOT) to feel safe, be careless
Usage: Occurs in 117 OT verses. KJV: be bold (confident, secure, sure), careless (one, woman), put confidence, (make to) hope, (put, make to) trust. See also: Deuteronomy 28:52; Psalms 118:8; Psalms 4:6.
לָ/כֶ֔ם
""
Prep | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
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.
דִּבְרֵ֖י
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-mp
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
הַ/שָּׁ֑קֶר
sheqer
H8267
"deception"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to deception or falsehood, often implying a sense of betrayal or disappointment. It's used in the Bible to describe lies, false testimony, or deceitful behavior, like in Psalm 116:11, where the psalmist says all men are liars.
Definition: 1) lie, deception, disappointment, falsehood 1a) deception (what deceives or disappoints or betrays one) 1b) deceit, fraud, wrong 1b1) fraudulently, wrongfully (as adverb) 1c) falsehood (injurious in testimony) 1c1) testify falsehood, false oath, swear falsely 1d) falsity (of false or self-deceived prophets) 1e) lie, falsehood (in general) 1e1) false tongue 1f) in vain
Usage: Occurs in 109 OT verses. KJV: without a cause, deceit(-ful), false(-hood, -ly), feignedly, liar, [phrase] lie, lying, vain (thing), wrongfully. See also: Exodus 5:9; Proverbs 25:18; Psalms 7:15.
לְ/בִלְתִּ֖י
biltîy
H1115
"lest"
Prep | Conj
This Hebrew word means not or except, and is often used with a prepositional prefix. It appears in various forms, such as not, except, or unless, and is used in many biblical passages.
Definition: subst 1) not, except adv 2) not 3) except (after preceding negation) conj 4) except (after an implied or expressed negation) with prep 5) so as not, in order not 6) an account of not, because...not 7) until not
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: because un(satiable), beside, but, [phrase] continual, except, from, lest, neither, no more, none, not, nothing, save, that no, without. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Kings 12:9; Isaiah 10:4.
הוֹעִֽיל
yaʻal
H3276
"to gain"
V-Hiphil-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to gain or ascend, and can also mean to be valuable or beneficial. It is used in various forms in the Bible to convey the idea of profit or advantage.
Definition: (Hiphil) to gain, profit, benefit, avail
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, set forward, can do good, (be, have) profit, (able). See also: 1 Samuel 12:21; Isaiah 44:10; Proverbs 10:2.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 7:8
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- Jeremiah 7:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 7:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 7:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:8
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 7:8
- Sermons on Jeremiah 7:8
Context — Jeremiah’s Message at the Temple Gate
6if you no longer oppress the foreigner and the fatherless and the widow, and if you no longer shed innocent blood in this place or follow other gods to your own harm,
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, 10and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’?Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 28:15 | For you said, “We have made a covenant with death; we have fashioned an agreement with Sheol. When the overwhelming scourge passes through it will not touch us, because we have made lies our refuge and falsehood our hiding place.” |
| 2 | Ezekiel 13:6–16 | They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken? Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD. My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of My people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD. Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth. Surely when the wall has fallen, you will not be asked, ‘Where is the whitewash with which you covered it?’ Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: In My wrath I will release a windstorm, and in My anger torrents of rain and hail will fall with destructive fury. I will tear down the wall you whitewashed and level it to the ground, so that its foundation is exposed. The city will fall, and you will be destroyed within it. Then you will know that I am the LORD. And after I have vented My wrath against the wall and against those who whitewashed it, I will say to you: ‘The wall is gone, and so are those who whitewashed it— those prophets of Israel who prophesied to Jerusalem and saw a vision of peace for her when there was no peace, declares the Lord GOD.’ |
| 3 | Jeremiah 23:14–16 | And among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: They commit adultery and walk in lies. They strengthen the hands of evildoers, so that no one turns his back on wickedness. They are all like Sodom to Me; the people of Jerusalem are like Gomorrah.” Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says concerning the prophets: “I will feed them wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink, for from the prophets of Jerusalem ungodliness has spread throughout the land.” This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 7:4 | Do not trust in deceptive words, chanting: ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’ |
| 5 | Jeremiah 5:31 | The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end? |
| 6 | Jeremiah 23:32 | “Indeed,” declares the LORD, “I am against those who prophesy false dreams and retell them to lead My people astray with their reckless lies. It was not I who sent them or commanded them, and they are of no benefit at all to these people,” declares the LORD. |
| 7 | Isaiah 30:10 | They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 4:10 | Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD, how completely You have deceived this people and Jerusalem by saying, ‘You will have peace,’ while a sword is at our throats.” |
| 9 | Jeremiah 14:13–14 | “Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’” “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 8:10 | Therefore I will give their wives to other men and their fields to new owners. For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. |
Jeremiah 7:8 Summary
Jeremiah 7:8 warns us about the danger of trusting in lies or false promises, which can lead to no good outcome. This verse encourages us to be careful about what we believe and put our faith in, and to instead trust in God's Word and promises, as seen in Psalms 119:105 and Matthew 24:35. By staying grounded in God's truth, we can avoid the harm that comes from trusting in deceptive words. As we reflect on this verse, let's consider where we may be trusting in lies or false promises, and seek to replace them with God's truth, just as we're encouraged to do in 2 Corinthians 10:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to trust in deceptive words?
Trusting in deceptive words means putting faith in lies or false promises, which can lead to spiritual harm, as seen in Jeremiah 7:8 and also warned against in Proverbs 14:15 and 2 Thessalonians 2:11.
How can we identify deceptive words in our lives?
We can identify deceptive words by comparing them to God's truth, as found in Scripture, such as in Psalms 119:160, and being aware of our own thoughts and emotions, as cautioned in 2 Corinthians 10:5.
What is the consequence of trusting in deceptive words?
The consequence of trusting in deceptive words is that it will ultimately lead to no avail, as stated in Jeremiah 7:8, and can even lead to spiritual destruction, as warned in 2 Peter 2:1-3 and Matthew 7:15.
How can we avoid trusting in deceptive words?
We can avoid trusting in deceptive words by staying grounded in God's Word, as encouraged in Colossians 3:16 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17, and seeking wisdom from God and His people, as advised in Proverbs 11:14 and 24:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some deceptive words or lies that I may be trusting in my life, and how can I replace them with God's truth?
- In what ways can I be more discerning and critical of the words and ideas I hear, to ensure they align with God's Word?
- How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's Word and promises, rather than trusting in deceptive words?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be seeking false security or comfort, rather than trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 7:8
Behold, ye trust in lying words,.... What they are dissuaded from, Jeremiah 7:4, is here affirmed they did, and which is introduced with a note of asseveration, attention, and admiration; it being a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 7:8
Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit. Lying words that cannot profit. Maurer translates. 'so that you profit nothing' (see Jeremiah 7:4, "lying words;" Jeremiah 5:31).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:8
Behold; take notice of it, and think of it seriously. Ye trust in lying words; either flattering yourselves with your own conceits, whereby, in your discourses, you strengthen one another; or depending upon the delusions of your false prophets, 23:26,27; or rather, bolstering yourselves up upon your privileges or bare ceremonies, which you so much boast of, as ; all which he tells them will profit them nothing.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:8
Jeremiah 7:8 Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.Ver. 8. Behold, ye trust, &c.] See on Jeremiah 7:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:8
(8) Lying words.—With special reference to those already cited in Jeremiah 7:4.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 7:8
8–11. See introd. note on the section.
Sermons on Jeremiah 7:8
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Gold Tried in the Fire by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher expresses his deep concern and disappointment with the modern gospel being preached on television. He believes that it is a disgrace to the name of Jes |
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(Saved Through the Fire) 12 - God's True Message by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding God's message for today. He refers to various parts of the Bible, particularly Ezekiel 7 and Matthew 24, to e |
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(The Church in the Last Days) 08 - the Harlot by Milton Green | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of staying focused and alert in one's faith. He warns against drifting off and becoming complacent, urging listeners to be so |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 28:16 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the dream of Nebuchadnezzar as recorded in the book of Daniel. Nebuchadnezzar had a dream about a great image with different materials |
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The Mystery of Iniquity by Reggie Kelly | Reggie Kelly delves into the profound mysteries of Genesis 3:15, connecting it to the comprehensive plan of God revealed in the Bible, particularly focusing on the two seeds repres |
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The Only Place of Safety by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that throughout history, many have believed they can withstand calamities without faith in God, likening them to the spiritually blind described by Isaia |
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The Foot Out of the Snare by John Toldervy | John Toldervy recounts his journey of being led astray by false teachings and delusions, believing he was the true Christ and receiving revelations from spirits. He describes his o |