Jeremiah 7:1

The LORD’s temple

1 Jeremiah received the LORD's word:

Jeremiah 7:1 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 7:1

The word that came to Jeremiah
The Word of prophecy, as the Targum: from the Lord, saying;
this begins a new prophecy. This verse, and the beginning of the next, are wanting in the Septuagint version.

Jeremiah 7:1 In-Context

1 Jeremiah received the LORD's word:

2 Stand near the gate of the LORD's temple and proclaim there this message: Listen to the LORD's word, all you of Judah who enter these gates to worship the LORD.

3 This is what the LORD of heavenly forces, the God of Israel, says: Improve your conduct and your actions, and I will dwell with you in this place.

4 Don't trust in lies: "This is the LORD's temple! The LORD's temple! The LORD's temple!"

5 No, if you truly reform your ways and your actions; if you treat each other justly;