Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version because of the evil they have done. They aroused my anger by burning incense to and worshiping other gods that neither they nor you nor your ancestors ever knew. New Living Translation They provoked my anger with all their wickedness. They burned incense and worshiped other gods—gods that neither they nor you nor any of your ancestors had ever even known. English Standard Version because of the evil that they committed, provoking me to anger, in that they went to make offerings and serve other gods that they knew not, neither they, nor you, nor your fathers. Berean Standard Bible because of the evil they have done. They provoked Me to anger by continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods that neither they nor you nor your fathers ever knew. Berean Literal Bible Because of their evil that they have done, provoking Me to anger by going to burn incense to serve other gods whom they had not known—they, you⁺, and your⁺ fathers. King James Bible Because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to serve other gods, whom they knew not, neither they, ye, nor your fathers. New King James Version because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke Me to anger, in that they went to burn incense and to serve other gods whom they did not know, they nor you nor your fathers. New American Standard Bible because of their wickedness which they committed to provoke Me to anger by continuing to burn sacrifices and to serve other gods whom they had not known, neither they, you, nor your fathers. NASB 1995 because of their wickedness which they committed so as to provoke Me to anger by continuing to burn sacrifices and to serve other gods whom they had not known, neither they, you, nor your fathers. NASB 1977 because of their wickedness which they committed so as to provoke Me to anger by continuing to burn sacrifices and to serve other gods whom they had not known, neither they, you, nor your fathers. Legacy Standard Bible because of their evil which they did so as to provoke Me to anger by continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods whom they had not known, neither they, you, nor your fathers. Amplified Bible because of the wickedness which they committed, provoking Me to anger by continuing to burn sacrifices and incense to serve other gods that they had not known, neither they, nor you, nor your fathers. Berean Annotated Bible because of the evil they have done. They provoked Me to anger by continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods that neither they nor you⁺ nor your⁺ fathers ever knew. Christian Standard Bible because of the evil they committed to anger me, by going and burning incense to serve other gods that they, you, and your ancestors did not know. Holman Christian Standard Bible because of their evil ways that provoked Me to anger, going and burning incense to serve other gods that they, you, and your fathers did not know. American Standard Version because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to serve other gods, that they knew not, neither they, nor ye, nor your fathers. Contemporary English Version because the people of Judah made me angry by worshiping gods that had never helped them or their ancestors. English Revised Version because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to serve other gods, whom they knew not, neither they, nor ye, nor your fathers. GOD'S WORD® Translation It is because their people did evil, and they made me angry. They went to burn incense and serve other gods that neither you nor your ancestors heard of. Good News Translation because their people had done evil and had made me angry. They offered sacrifices to other gods and served gods that neither they nor you nor your ancestors ever worshiped. International Standard Version because of the wickedness that they did, provoking me to anger by continuing to offer sacrifices and worship other gods that neither they nor you nor your ancestors had known. NET Bible This happened because of the wickedness the people living there did. They made me angry by worshiping and offering sacrifice to other gods whom neither they nor you nor your ancestors previously knew. New Heart English Bible because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, to serve other gods, that they did not know, neither they, nor you, nor your fathers. Webster's Bible Translation Because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to serve other gods, whom they knew not, neither they, ye, nor your fathers. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebecause of the evil they have done. They provoked Me to anger by continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods that neither they nor you nor your fathers ever knew. World English Bible because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, to serve other gods that they didn’t know, neither they, nor you, nor your fathers. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbecause of their wickedness that they have done, by provoking Me to anger, by going to make incense, by serving other gods, that they did not know, they, you, and your fathers. Berean Literal Bible Because of their evil that they have done, provoking Me to anger by going to burn incense to serve other gods whom they had not known—they, you⁺, and your⁺ fathers. Young's Literal Translation because of their wickedness that they have done, by provoking Me to anger, by going to make perfume, by serving other gods, that they knew not, they, ye, and your fathers. Smith's Literal Translation From the face of their evil which they did to irritate me, going to burn incense to serve other gods whom they knew not, they, and your fathers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBecause of the wickedness which they have committed, to provoke me to wrath, and to go and offer sacrifice, and worship other gods, which neither they, nor you, nor your fathers knew. Catholic Public Domain Version because of the wickedness which they have done, so that they provoked me to wrath, and because they went to offer sacrifice and worship to strange gods, which neither they, nor you, nor your fathers knew. New American Bible because of the evil they did to provoke me, going after other gods, offering incense and serving other gods they did not know, neither they, nor you, nor your ancestors. New Revised Standard Version because of the wickedness that they committed, provoking me to anger, in that they went to make offerings and serve other gods that they had not known, neither they, nor you, nor your ancestors. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause of the wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went and burned incense to other gods, whom they knew not, neither they nor their fathers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of all the evil that they have done, and they angered me, and they went and they placed incense to other gods which they had not known, they and their fathers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke Me, in that they went to offer, and to serve other gods, whom they knew not, neither they, nor ye, nor your fathers. Brenton Septuagint Translation because of their wickedness, which they have wrought to provoke me, by going to burn incense to other gods, whom ye knew not. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judgment on the Jews in Egypt…2“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: You have seen all the disaster that I brought against Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah; and behold, they lie today in ruins and desolation 3because of the evil they have done. They provoked Me to anger by continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods that neither they nor you nor your fathers ever knew. 4Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’… Cross References because of the evil they have done. 1 Kings 14:22 And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and by the sins they committed they provoked Him to jealous anger more than all their fathers had done. 2 Kings 21:11 “Since Manasseh king of Judah has committed all these abominations, acting more wickedly than the Amorites who preceded him, and with his idols has caused Judah to sin, They provoked Me to anger Isaiah 65:3 to a people who continually provoke Me to My face, sacrificing in the gardens and burning incense on altars of brick, Deuteronomy 9:18 Then I fell down before the LORD for forty days and forty nights, as I had done the first time. I did not eat bread or drink water because of all the sin you had committed in doing what was evil in the sight of the LORD and provoking Him to anger. Psalm 78:58 They enraged Him with their high places and provoked His jealousy with their idols. by continuing to burn incense 2 Kings 17:11 They burned incense on all the high places like the nations that the LORD had driven out before them. They did wicked things, provoking the LORD to anger. 1 Kings 11:8 He did the same for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods. and to serve other gods Deuteronomy 11:16 But be careful that you are not enticed to turn aside to worship and bow down to other gods, 1 Samuel 8:8 Just as they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking Me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you. that neither they nor you nor your fathers ever knew. Deuteronomy 28:64 Then the LORD will scatter you among all the nations, from one end of the earth to the other, and there you will worship other gods, gods of wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known. Deuteronomy 13:6 If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you embrace, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, “Let us go and worship other gods” (which neither you nor your fathers have known, Deuteronomy 32:17 They sacrificed to demons, not to God, to gods they had not known, to newly arrived gods, which your fathers did not fear. Jeremiah 7:18 The sons gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough to make cakes for the Queen of Heaven; they pour out drink offerings to other gods to provoke Me to anger. Jeremiah 19:4-5 because they have abandoned Me and made this a foreign place. They have burned incense in this place to other gods that neither they nor their fathers nor the kings of Judah have ever known. They have filled this place with the blood of the innocent. / They have built high places to Baal on which to burn their children in the fire as offerings to Baal—something I never commanded or mentioned, nor did it even enter My mind. 2 Kings 17:16-18 They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal. / They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire and practiced divination and soothsaying. They devoted themselves to doing evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. / So the LORD was very angry with Israel, and He removed them from His presence. Only the tribe of Judah remained, 2 Chronicles 34:25 because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be poured out upon this place and will not be quenched.’ Treasury of Scripture Because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to serve other gods, whom they knew not, neither they, you, nor your fathers. of their Jeremiah 2:17-19 Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, when he led thee by the way? … Jeremiah 4:17,18 As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD… Jeremiah 5:19,29 And it shall come to pass, when ye shall say, Wherefore doeth the LORD our God all these things unto us? then shalt thou answer them, Like as ye have forsaken me, and served strange gods in your land, so shall ye serve strangers in a land that is not yours… gods Deuteronomy 13:6 If thy brother, the son of thy mother, or thy son, or thy daughter, or the wife of thy bosom, or thy friend, which is as thine own soul, entice thee secretly, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which thou hast not known, thou, nor thy fathers; Deuteronomy 29:26 For they went and served other gods, and worshipped them, gods whom they knew not, and whom he had not given unto them: Deuteronomy 32:17 They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not. Jump to Previous Anger Burn Burning Committed Continuing Evil Fathers Gods Incense Moving Offer Perfume Perfumes Provoke Provoked Provoking Sacrifices Serve Serving Wickedness Worship Worshiping WrathJump to Next Anger Burn Burning Committed Continuing Evil Fathers Gods Incense Moving Offer Perfume Perfumes Provoke Provoked Provoking Sacrifices Serve Serving Wickedness Worship Worshiping WrathJeremiah 44 1. Jeremiah expresses the desolation of Judah for their idolatry11. He prophesies the destruction of those who commit idolatry in Egypt 15. The obstinacy of the Jews 20. For which Jeremiah threatens them 29. and for a sign prophesies the destruction of Egypt because of the evil they have done. This phrase highlights the moral and spiritual failures of the people of Judah. The "evil" refers to their idolatry and disobedience to God's commandments. In the context of Jeremiah, this evil is a recurring theme, as the prophet repeatedly calls out the people's unfaithfulness. The historical backdrop includes the reigns of several kings of Judah who led the nation into idolatry, despite the reforms of kings like Josiah. This evil is not just a breach of law but a violation of the covenant relationship with God, which demanded exclusive worship and obedience. They provoked Me to anger by continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods that neither they nor you nor your fathers ever knew. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. He is known for his perseverance in the face of opposition. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which had fallen into idolatry and was facing God's judgment as a result of their disobedience. 3. Egypt The place where the remnant of Judah fled after the destruction of Jerusalem, despite God's command to remain in the land. It symbolizes a place of disobedience and misplaced trust. 4. Idolatry The act of worshiping other gods, which was strictly forbidden by God. It was a recurring sin among the Israelites, leading to their downfall. 5. God's Judgment The consequence of the people's persistent idolatry and disobedience, resulting in their exile and suffering. Teaching Points The Danger of IdolatryIdolatry is not just the worship of physical idols but can also be anything that takes the place of God in our lives. We must examine our hearts to ensure that God remains our primary focus. The Consequences of Disobedience Disobedience to God's commands leads to spiritual and sometimes physical consequences. We must strive to live in obedience to God's Word to avoid these pitfalls. The Importance of Remembering God's Faithfulness The Israelites forgot the faithfulness of God, which led them to seek other gods. We must continually remind ourselves of God's past faithfulness to strengthen our trust in Him. The Call to Repentance God always provides an opportunity for repentance. We should be quick to turn back to God when we recognize sin in our lives. Trusting God's Plan The remnant of Judah fled to Egypt out of fear, not faith. We must learn to trust God's plan, even when it seems difficult or counterintuitive. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 44:3?2. How does Jeremiah 44:3 illustrate the consequences of forsaking God's commandments today? 3. What lessons can we learn from Judah's actions in Jeremiah 44:3? 4. How does Jeremiah 44:3 connect with the First Commandment in Exodus 20:3? 5. In what ways can we avoid provoking God as described in Jeremiah 44:3? 6. How can we apply the warnings of Jeremiah 44:3 to our daily lives? 7. Why did God allow the Israelites to provoke Him with their wickedness in Jeremiah 44:3? 8. How does Jeremiah 44:3 reflect the consequences of idolatry? 9. What historical events led to the situation described in Jeremiah 44:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 44? 11. Who is known as the father of lies? 12. Who is the one true God? 13. How can God renew a covenant with Israel in Jeremiah 3:1-8 despite Deuteronomy 24:1-4 forbidding reunions after divorce? 14. 1 Samuel 3:7 - How could a child with no prior knowledge of God accurately identify and respond to a supernatural voice? What Does Jeremiah 44:3 Mean Because of the evil they have done“Because of the evil they have done” (Jeremiah 44:3) signals the direct cause of God’s coming judgment on the remnant in Egypt. Scripture consistently ties calamity to persistent sin: • 2 Kings 21:11–15 records how Judah’s earlier descent into evil under Manasseh set the stage for exile. • Jeremiah 7:9–15 shows the same pattern—when people “steal, murder, commit adultery,” judgment follows. • Deuteronomy 28:15–68 lays out covenant curses for evil choices. God’s dealings are never arbitrary; He responds to real moral rebellion. They provoked Me to anger The phrase highlights God’s personal reaction: “They provoked Me to anger.” His wrath is holy, not impulsive. • Exodus 34:14 warns, “For you shall not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.” • Deuteronomy 4:24 reminds, “For the LORD your God is a consuming fire.” • Psalm 78:56–59 recounts Israel provoking God and losing His favor. Rejecting His revealed will inevitably stirs righteous anger, because idolatry is spiritual adultery against a covenant-keeping God. By continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods The people’s sin is specific and ongoing: “by continuing to burn incense and to serve other gods.” • Jeremiah 7:18 exposes families baking cakes for the “queen of heaven.” • Jeremiah 11:12–13 counts the altars of incense as numerous as Judah’s towns. • 2 Chronicles 33:3–5 shows Manasseh doing the same on Judah’s hills. Incense, meant in Exodus 30:7–9 exclusively for the LORD, had become an act of treachery. The word “continuing” underscores habitual, unrepentant practice—sin they refused to forsake. That neither they nor you nor your fathers ever knew These “other gods” were unknown to the patriarchs and to Yahweh’s revelation: foreign, invented, powerless. • Deuteronomy 32:16–17 says they sacrificed “to gods they had not known.” • Jeremiah 19:4 calls such deities “foreign gods, whom neither they nor their fathers nor the kings of Judah had known.” • Galatians 4:8—“When you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods.” The phrase underscores the absurdity: Israel abandoned the God who saved them for figments of imagination, severing themselves from covenant history and identity. Summary Jeremiah 44:3 exposes a chain: persistent evil → provocation of God’s holy anger → ongoing idolatrous worship → total abandonment of the God their ancestors knew. The verse is a sober reminder that God responds personally to sin, that idolatry invites His judgment, and that true safety lies in unwavering loyalty to the LORD alone. Hebrew because ofמִפְּנֵ֣י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the evil רָעָתָ֗ם (rā·‘ā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil they have done. עָשׂוּ֙ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make They provoked Me to anger לְהַכְעִסֵ֔נִי (lə·haḵ·‘i·sê·nî) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 3707: To trouble, to grieve, rage, be indignant by continuing לָלֶ֣כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to burn incense לְקַטֵּ֔ר (lə·qaṭ·ṭêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire [and] to serve לַעֲבֹ֖ד (la·‘ă·ḇōḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave other אֲחֵרִ֑ים (’ă·ḥê·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other gods לֵאלֹהִ֣ים (lê·lō·hîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative that neither לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no they הֵ֖מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They [nor] you אַתֶּ֥ם (’at·tem) Pronoun - second person masculine plural Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you nor your fathers וַאֲבֹתֵיכֶֽם׃ (wa·’ă·ḇō·ṯê·ḵem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father ever knew. יְדָע֔וּם (yə·ḏā·‘ūm) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know Links Jeremiah 44:3 NIVJeremiah 44:3 NLT Jeremiah 44:3 ESV Jeremiah 44:3 NASB Jeremiah 44:3 KJV Jeremiah 44:3 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 44:3 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 44:3 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 44:3 French Bible Jeremiah 44:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 44:3 Because of their wickedness which they have (Jer.) |
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