Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do you not see what they are doing in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? New Living Translation Don’t you see what they are doing throughout the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? English Standard Version Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Berean Standard Bible Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? King James Bible Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? New King James Version Do you not see what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? New American Standard Bible Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? NASB 1995 “Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? NASB 1977 “Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Legacy Standard Bible Are you not seeing what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Amplified Bible Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Christian Standard Bible Don’t you see how they behave in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Holman Christian Standard Bible Don’t you see how they behave in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? American Standard Version Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Contemporary English Version Do you see what the people of Judah are doing in their towns and in the streets of Jerusalem? English Revised Version Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't you see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Good News Translation Don't you see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? International Standard Version Don't you see what they're doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Majority Standard Bible Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? NET Bible Do you see what they are doing in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? New Heart English Bible Do you not see what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Webster's Bible Translation Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? World English Bible Don’t you see what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAre you not seeing what they are doing "" In cities of Judah, and in streets of Jerusalem? Young's Literal Translation Art thou not seeing what they are doing In cities of Judah, and in streets of Jerusalem? Smith's Literal Translation Seest thou not what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSeest thou not what they do in the cities of Juda, and in the streets of Jerusalem? Catholic Public Domain Version Have you not seen what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? New American Bible Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah, in the streets of Jerusalem? New Revised Standard Version Do you not see what they are doing in the towns of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDo you not see what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Do you not see a thing that they do in the villages of Judea and in the streets of Jerusalem? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Brenton Septuagint Translation Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Juda, and in the streets of Jerusalem? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judah's Idolatry Persists16As for you, do not pray for these people, do not offer a plea or petition on their behalf, and do not beg Me, for I will not listen to you. 17Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? 18The 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.… Cross References Ezekiel 8:16 So He brought me to the inner court of the house of the LORD, and there at the entrance to the temple of the LORD, between the portico and the altar, were about twenty-five men with their backs to the temple of the LORD and their faces toward the east; and they were bowing to the east in worship of the sun. Isaiah 44:19 And no one considers in his heart, no one has the knowledge or insight to say, “I burned half of it in the fire, and I baked bread on its coals; I roasted meat and I ate. Shall I make something detestable with the rest of it? Shall I bow down to a block of wood?” 2 Kings 23:5 Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. Deuteronomy 32:16-17 They provoked His jealousy with foreign gods; they enraged Him with abominations. / They sacrificed to demons, not to God, to gods they had not known, to newly arrived gods, which your fathers did not fear. 1 Corinthians 10:20-21 No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons. / You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too. 2 Chronicles 33:3 For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. Isaiah 1:29 Surely you will be ashamed of the sacred oaks in which you have delighted; you will be embarrassed by the gardens that you have chosen. Hosea 4:13 They sacrifice on the mountaintops and burn offerings on the hills, under oak, poplar, and terebinth, because their shade is pleasant. And so your daughters turn to prostitution and your daughters-in-law to adultery. Romans 1:21-23 For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. / Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, / and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images of mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles. 2 Kings 17:16 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. Isaiah 65:3 to a people who continually provoke Me to My face, sacrificing in the gardens and burning incense on altars of brick, Acts 7:42-43 But God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets: ‘Did you bring Me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel? / You have taken along the tabernacle of Molech and the star of your god Rephan, the idols you made to worship. Therefore I will send you into exile beyond Babylon.’ 2 Kings 21:3 For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. Jeremiah 19:13 The houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the kings of Judah will be defiled like that place, Topheth—all the houses on whose rooftops they burned incense to all the host of heaven and poured out drink offerings to other gods.” 1 Kings 14:23 They also built for themselves high places, sacred pillars, and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. Treasury of Scripture See you not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? See on ch. Jeremiah 6:27 I have set thee for a tower and a fortress among my people, that thou mayest know and try their way. Ezekiel 8:6-18 He said furthermore unto me, Son of man, seest thou what they do? even the great abominations that the house of Israel committeth here, that I should go far off from my sanctuary? but turn thee yet again, and thou shalt see greater abominations… Ezekiel 14:23 And they shall comfort you, when ye see their ways and their doings: and ye shall know that I have not done without cause all that I have done in it, saith the Lord GOD. Jump to Previous Cities Jerusalem Judah Seest Streets TownsJump to Next Cities Jerusalem Judah Seest Streets TownsJeremiah 7 1. Jeremiah is sent to call to true repentance, to prevent the Jews' captivity.8. He rejects their vain confidence, 12. by the example of Shiloh. 17. He threatens them for their idolatry. 21. He rejects the sacrifices of the disobedient. 29. He exhorts to mourn for their abominations in Tophet; 32. and the judgments for the same. Do you not see what they are doing This phrase begins with a rhetorical question posed by God through the prophet Jeremiah. The Hebrew root for "see" is "ראה" (ra'ah), which implies not just physical sight but also understanding and perception. God is calling Jeremiah—and by extension, the people of Judah—to open their eyes to the spiritual and moral corruption around them. This is a divine invitation to discernment, urging believers to recognize the gravity of sin and idolatry. Historically, this period was marked by rampant idolatry in Judah, as the people turned away from the covenant with Yahweh to worship foreign gods. This phrase challenges us today to be vigilant and discerning about the influences and practices that may lead us away from our faith. in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. His ministry spanned the reigns of several kings and was marked by his deep emotional connection to his people and his unwavering commitment to God's truth. 2. Cities of Judah Refers to the various urban centers within the southern kingdom of Judah. These cities were often centers of political, economic, and religious activity. 3. Streets of Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, Jerusalem was the spiritual and political heart of the nation. The streets symbolize the everyday life and public activities of its inhabitants. 4. Idolatry The context of this verse involves the people of Judah engaging in idolatrous practices, which were a direct violation of their covenant with God. 5. God's Judgment The broader context of Jeremiah 7 includes warnings of impending judgment due to the people's persistent disobedience and idolatry. Teaching Points Awareness of SinJust as God asked Jeremiah to observe the actions of the people, we must be vigilant in recognizing sin in our own lives and communities. Consequences of Idolatry Idolatry, whether in ancient Judah or today, leads to spiritual decay and separation from God. We must guard against modern forms of idolatry, such as materialism or self-worship. Call to Repentance The message of Jeremiah is a call to turn back to God. True repentance involves a change of heart and actions, not just words. Community Responsibility The sins of Judah were communal, not just individual. As believers, we have a responsibility to encourage righteousness within our communities. God's Patience and Justice While God is patient, His justice will ultimately prevail. We must not take His patience for granted but respond to His call for holiness.(17) Seest thou not . . .?--We enter on one of the darker regions of Jewish idolatry, such as Ezekiel (Jeremiah 8) saw in vision. A foreign worship of the basest kind was practised, not only in secret, but in the open places.Verse 17. - In the streets. A climax. Them is no sense of shame left. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Do you notהַֽאֵינְךָ֣ (ha·’ê·nə·ḵā) Adverb | second person masculine singular Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle see רֹאֶ֔ה (rō·’eh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see what מָ֛ה (māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what they הֵ֥מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They are doing עֹשִׂ֖ים (‘ō·śîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make in the cities בְּעָרֵ֣י (bə·‘ā·rê) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of Judah יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and in the streets וּבְחֻצ֖וֹת (ū·ḇə·ḥu·ṣō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors of Jerusalem? יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links Jeremiah 7:17 NIVJeremiah 7:17 NLT Jeremiah 7:17 ESV Jeremiah 7:17 NASB Jeremiah 7:17 KJV Jeremiah 7:17 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 7:17 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 7:17 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 7:17 French Bible Jeremiah 7:17 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 7:17 Don't you see what they do (Jer.) |