Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them; do not arouse my anger with what your hands have made. Then I will not harm you.” New Living Translation Do not provoke my anger by worshiping idols you made with your own hands. Then I will not harm you.’ English Standard Version Do not go after other gods to serve and worship them, or provoke me to anger with the work of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ Berean Standard Bible Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ King James Bible And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt. New King James Version Do not go after other gods to serve them and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands; and I will not harm you.’ New American Standard Bible and do not follow other gods to serve them and to worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the work of your hands, then I will do you no harm.’ NASB 1995 and do not go after other gods to serve them and to worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the work of your hands, and I will do you no harm.’ NASB 1977 and do not go after other gods to serve them and to worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the work of your hands, and I will do you no harm.’ Legacy Standard Bible and do not walk after other gods to serve them and to worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the work of your hands, and I will bring no evil against you.’ Amplified Bible and do not go after other gods to serve them and to worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the work of your hands, and I will do you no harm.’ Christian Standard Bible Do not follow other gods to serve them and to bow in worship to them, and do not anger me by the work of your hands. Then I will do you no harm. Holman Christian Standard Bible Do not follow other gods to serve them and to worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger by the work of your hands. Then I will do you no harm. American Standard Version and go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the work of your hands; and I will do you no hurt. Contemporary English Version I don't want to harm you. So don't make me angry by worshiping idols and other gods. English Revised Version and go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the work of your hands; and I will do you no hurt. GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't follow other gods to serve and worship them. Don't make me furious about the idols your hands have shaped. Then I won't harm you. Good News Translation They told you not to worship and serve other gods and not to make the LORD angry by worshiping the idols you had made. If you had obeyed the LORD, then he would not have punished you. International Standard Version Don't follow other gods to serve and worship them. Don't provoke me with the idols you make with your hands, and I won't bring disaster on you.' NET Bible Do not pay allegiance to other gods and worship and serve them. Do not make me angry by the things that you do. Then I will not cause you any harm.' New Heart English Bible and do not go after other gods to serve them or worship them, and do not provoke me to anger with the work of your hands; and I will do you no harm. Webster's Bible Translation And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleDo not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ World English Bible Don’t go after other gods to serve them or worship them, and don’t provoke me to anger with the work of your hands; then I will do you no harm.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand you do not go after other gods to serve them, and to bow yourselves to them, nor do you provoke Me to anger with the work of your hands, and I do no evil to you; Young's Literal Translation And ye do not go after other gods to serve them, and to bow yourselves to them, nor do ye provoke Me to anger with the work of your hands, and I do no evil to you; Smith's Literal Translation And ye shall not go after other gods to serve them and to worship to them, and ye shall not irritate me in the work of your hands; and I will not do evil to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd go not after strange gods to serve them, and adore them: nor provoke me to wrath by the works of your hands, and I will not afflict you. Catholic Public Domain Version And do not choose to go after strange gods, so that you would serve them and adore them. And do not provoke me to wrath by the works of your hands. And then I will not afflict you. New American Bible Do not follow other gods to serve and bow down to them; do not provoke me with the works of your hands, or I will bring evil upon you. New Revised Standard Version do not go after other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke me to anger with the work of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd do not go after other gods to serve them and to worship them, and do not provoke me to anger with the works of your hands; that I may not hurt you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall not go after other gods to work for them and to worship them, and you shall not anger me by the work of your hands, that I would not do harm to you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke Me not with the work of your hands, and I will do you no hurt.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Go ye not after strange gods, to serve them, and to worship them, that ye provoke me not by the works of your hands, to do you hurt. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Seventy-Year Captivity…5The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever. 6Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ 7‘But to your own harm, you have not listened to Me,’ declares the LORD, ‘so you have provoked Me to anger with the works of your hands.’… Cross References Deuteronomy 6:14 Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you. Exodus 20:3-5 You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, 2 Kings 17:35 For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites and commanded them, “Do not worship other gods or bow down to them; do not serve them or sacrifice to them. 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.’ Isaiah 1:4 Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. Isaiah 65:11-12 But you who forsake the LORD, who forget My holy mountain, who set a table for Fortune and fill bowls of mixed wine for Destiny, / I will destine you for the sword, and you will all kneel down to be slaughtered, because I called and you did not answer, I spoke and you did not listen; you did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” Jeremiah 7:6-9 if 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, / then I will let you live in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever. / But look, you keep trusting in deceptive words to no avail. ... Jeremiah 11:10 They have returned to the sins of their forefathers who refused to obey My words. They have followed other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken the covenant I made with their fathers. Jeremiah 13:10 These evil people, who refuse to listen to My words, who follow the stubbornness of their own hearts, and who go after other gods to serve and worship them, they will be like this loincloth—of no use at all. Jeremiah 16:11-13 Then you are to answer them: ‘It is because your fathers have forsaken Me, declares the LORD, and followed other gods, and served and worshiped them. They abandoned Me and did not keep My instruction. / And you have done more evil than your fathers. See how each of you follows the stubbornness of his evil heart instead of obeying Me. / So I will cast you out of this land into a land that neither you nor your fathers have known. There you will serve other gods day and night, for I will show you no favor.’ Ezekiel 20:18-19 In the wilderness I said to their children: ‘Do not walk in the statutes of your fathers or keep their ordinances or defile yourselves with their idols. / I am the LORD your God; walk in My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Hosea 13:4 Yet I am the LORD your God ever since the land of Egypt; you know no God but Me, for there is no Savior besides Me. Zephaniah 1:4-6 “I will stretch out My hand against Judah and against all who dwell in Jerusalem. I will cut off from this place every remnant of Baal, the names of the idolatrous and pagan priests— / those who bow on the rooftops to worship the host of heaven, those who bow down and swear by the LORD but also swear by Milcom, / and those who turn back from following the LORD, neither seeking the LORD nor inquiring of Him.” Matthew 4:10 “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” Matthew 6:24 No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. Treasury of Scripture And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt. Jeremiah 7:6,9 If ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your hurt: … Jeremiah 35:15 I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me. Exodus 20:3,23 Thou shalt have no other gods before me… Jump to Previous Anger Angry Bow Causing Evil Follow Gods Hands Harm Hurt Provoke Servants Serve Work Works Worship YourselvesJump to Next Anger Angry Bow Causing Evil Follow Gods Hands Harm Hurt Provoke Servants Serve Work Works Worship YourselvesJeremiah 25 1. Jeremiah, reproving the Jews' disobedience to the prophets,8. foretells the seventy years' captivity; 12. and after that, the destruction of Babylon. 15. Under the type of a cup of wine he foreshows the destruction of all nations. 34. The howling of the shepherds. Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them This phrase addresses the Israelites' recurring sin of idolatry, which was a significant issue throughout their history. The command not to follow other gods is rooted in the first of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:3). The cultural context of ancient Israel included surrounding nations that worshiped a pantheon of deities, such as Baal and Asherah, which often tempted the Israelites to syncretism. The call to serve and worship only Yahweh underscores the exclusive covenant relationship between God and Israel. This command is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are urged to flee idolatry (1 Corinthians 10:14). and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands Then I will do you no harm. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. His ministry spanned over 40 years during a tumultuous period in Judah's history. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing impending judgment due to its persistent idolatry and disobedience to God. 3. Babylonian Exile The event that Jeremiah's prophecies often pointed towards, where the people of Judah would be taken captive by Babylon as a consequence of their unfaithfulness. Teaching Points Avoiding IdolatryIdolatry is not just the worship of physical idols but can include anything that takes precedence over God in our lives. Reflect on what modern "idols" might be present in your life. Provoking God to Anger Understand that disobedience and idolatry provoke God's righteous anger. Consider how our actions and choices align with God's commands. The Works of Our Hands Evaluate how the "works of your hands"—your daily activities and pursuits—either honor or dishonor God. Are they aligned with His will? God's Promise of Protection God promises not to harm those who remain faithful. Trust in His protection and guidance as you strive to live according to His word. Repentance and Restoration Even when we fall into idolatry, God offers a path to repentance and restoration. Seek His forgiveness and realign your life with His purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 25:6?2. How does Jeremiah 25:6 warn against following other gods and their consequences? 3. What actions in Jeremiah 25:6 lead to God's anger and judgment? 4. How can we apply Jeremiah 25:6 to avoid provoking God's anger today? 5. What similar warnings are found in other Bible passages about idolatry? 6. How does obedience in Jeremiah 25:6 bring blessings and protection from God? 7. What does Jeremiah 25:6 reveal about God's expectations for worship and obedience? 8. How does Jeremiah 25:6 challenge the concept of idolatry in today's world? 9. What historical context influenced the message in Jeremiah 25:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 25? 11. What caused the destruction of Jerusalem? 12. How does the promised divine judgment in Zechariah 1:14-15 align with or contradict other biblical accounts of God's dealings with foreign nations? 13. 2 Kings 18:25 - Is the claim that the Assyrian king was acting by God's command consistent with other biblical accounts of divine judgment? 14. Psalm 76:7: If 'none can stand' before God's anger, how do we explain the numerous successful invasions of Judah documented in biblical and extrabiblical records? What Does Jeremiah 25:6 Mean Do not follow other godsJeremiah repeats the first commandment’s heartbeat: there is only one true God, and He brooks no rivals (Exodus 20:3; Deuteronomy 6:14 – 15). Israel was surrounded by nations bowing to Baal, Asherah, and a gallery of idols. The Lord’s warning is clear and practical: • Idols always demand more but give less (2 Kings 17:15). • Idols can be carved, crafted, or imagined—anything we treat as ultimate (Psalm 115:4-8; Colossians 3:5). • Following other gods puts us on a path opposite to the One who alone gives life (John 14:6). to serve and worship them The Hebrew mind linked service and worship; whatever we serve we inevitably adore (Matthew 6:24). The Lord calls for exclusive devotion: • Service shapes identity (Romans 6:16). Serve an idol, and you become like it—lifeless and mute. Serve the Lord, and His life fills you (Psalm 135:15-18; 1 Peter 2:9). • Worship is more than ceremony; it is daily allegiance (Joshua 24:15; Romans 12:1). • God’s people were meant to showcase His glory to the nations, not mimic their gods (Isaiah 42:8). and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. “Works of your hands” points to handcrafted idols (Jeremiah 1:16) but also to any human project that edges God out. Provoking the Lord is neither accidental nor trivial; it is willful rebellion (Deuteronomy 31:29). Consider: • Idolatry corrupts worship, justice, and morality (Psalm 106:36-39). • It invites discipline for the covenant community (2 Kings 17:18; Hebrews 12:6). • God’s anger is righteous, measured, and aimed at restoration, not destruction (Jeremiah 30:11). Then I will do you no harm. The promise is immediate and generous: turn away from idols, and harm is lifted (Jeremiah 26:13). The Lord’s heart is always toward mercy: • Obedience opens the door to blessing (Deuteronomy 11:27; Jeremiah 7:23). • Repentance reverses looming judgment (Jonah 3:10). • God delights to show kindness when His people walk in covenant faithfulness (Micah 7:18). summary Jeremiah 25:6 is both warning and invitation. God calls His people to exclusive loyalty: refuse every rival deity, offer Him wholehearted service, and avoid the folly of handcrafted replacements. When we heed His voice, His anger subsides and His protective goodness surrounds us. Idolatry brings harm; obedience brings wholeness. The choice remains as clear today as it was in Jeremiah’s day—and the Lord still stands ready to bless those who turn to Him alone. (6) The works of your hands.--These were, of course, the idols which they had made and worshipped.Hebrew Do notוְאַל־ (wə·’al-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 408: Not follow תֵּלְכ֗וּ (tê·lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk other אֲחֵרִ֔ים (’ă·ḥê·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other gods אֱלֹהִ֣ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative to serve לְעָבְדָ֖ם (lə·‘ā·ḇə·ḏām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave them and to worship them, וּלְהִשְׁתַּחֲוֺ֣ת (ū·lə·hiš·ta·ḥă·wōṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate and do not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no provoke Me to anger תַכְעִ֤יסוּ (ṯaḵ·‘î·sū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3707: To trouble, to grieve, rage, be indignant with the works בְּמַעֲשֵׂ֣ה (bə·ma·‘ă·śêh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property of your hands. יְדֵיכֶ֔ם (yə·ḏê·ḵem) Noun - fdc | second person masculine plural Strong's 3027: A hand Then I will do you no וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no harm.’ אָרַ֖ע (’ā·ra‘) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7489: To spoil, to make, good for, nothing, bad Links Jeremiah 25:6 NIVJeremiah 25:6 NLT Jeremiah 25:6 ESV Jeremiah 25:6 NASB Jeremiah 25:6 KJV Jeremiah 25:6 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 25:6 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 25:6 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 25:6 French Bible Jeremiah 25:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 25:6 And don't go after other gods (Jer.) |
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