Jeremiah 25:6
Jeremiah 25:6 in Multiple Translations
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.’
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.
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.
Do not go after other gods to be their servants and to give them worship, and do not make me angry with the work of your hands, causing evil to yourselves.
Don't follow other gods and worship them, and don't anger me by making idols. Then I won't do anything to hurt you.
And go not after other gods to serue them and to worshippe them, and prouoke me not to anger with the workes of your hands, and I will not punish you.
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;
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.”
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.
And 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.
Do not cause Yahweh to become angry by serving and worshiping idols that you have made with your hands. If you do not cause him to be angry, he will not punish/harm you.’
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 25:6
- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 25:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 25:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 25:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:6
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 25:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:6
- Sermons on Jeremiah 25:6
Context — Seventy Years of Captivity
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.’ 8Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Because you have not obeyed My words,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 8:19 | If you ever forget the LORD your God and go after other gods to worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely perish. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 7:6 | 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, |
| 3 | Jeremiah 35:15 | Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 6:14 | Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you. |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 7:9 | Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, |
| 8 | 1 Kings 11:4–10 | For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. Solomon followed Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians and Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. So Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; unlike his father David, he did not follow the LORD completely. At that time on a hill east of Jerusalem, Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the abomination of Moab and for Molech the abomination of the Ammonites. He did the same for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods. Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. Although He had warned Solomon explicitly not to follow other gods, Solomon did not keep the LORD’s command. |
| 9 | Exodus 20:3 | You shall have no other gods before Me. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 28:14 | Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from any of the words I command you today, and do not go after other gods to serve them. |
Jeremiah 25:6 Summary
This verse, Jeremiah 25:6, is a reminder that God wants us to worship and serve Him alone, and not to follow after other things that we might consider important or desirable. When we choose to follow other 'gods', whether they be money, status, or other things, we provoke God to anger and can bring harm upon ourselves (as seen in Jeremiah 25:7). To avoid this, we should strive to obey God's commands and follow His will for our lives, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105, where it says that God's word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. By doing so, we can have a close and loving relationship with Him, and He will do us no harm, as promised in Jeremiah 25:6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to provoke God to anger with the works of our hands?
This phrase refers to the actions and decisions we make that disobey God's commands and go against His will, as seen in Jeremiah 25:6, similar to the concept found in Deuteronomy 9:18 where Moses interceded for the Israelites after they provoked God to anger through their idolatry.
Why does God warn against following other gods?
God warns against following other gods because He is a jealous God, as stated in Exodus 20:5, and desires that we worship and serve Him alone, which is a central theme in the Bible, including in Jeremiah 25:6.
What is the consequence of not listening to God's warnings?
The consequence of not listening to God's warnings, as seen in Jeremiah 25:7, is that we provoke God to anger and bring harm upon ourselves, which is a principle also found in Proverbs 29:1 where it says that a person who ignores correction will eventually be destroyed.
How can we apply this verse to our lives today?
We can apply Jeremiah 25:6 to our lives today by being mindful of the things we worship and give our time to, making sure they align with God's commands and will for our lives, as encouraged in Colossians 3:2 to set our minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'gods' in my life that I may be unknowingly serving, and how can I surrender them to God?
- In what ways have I provoked God to anger with my actions, and what steps can I take to make things right?
- What are some areas where I have not listened to God's warnings, and how can I start to obey His voice?
- How can I prioritize my relationship with God and make sure I am not serving other 'gods' in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 25:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 25:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:6
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:6
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 25:6
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:6
Sermons on Jeremiah 25:6
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The Gentleness of God by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes the gentleness of God, reassuring believers that despite life's trials and afflictions, God will do them no harm. He reflects on the experiences of bibl |
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America Is Finished, unless... by Pierre Bynum | Pierre Bynum preaches about the impending judgment on America due to its sins and departure from God, emphasizing the need for national repentance and a God-sent Awakening to avert |
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I Kings 17:7 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the decline of Israel as a nation, emphasizing that their sin against God led to their downfall. He highlights how Israel, once established by God, turned to |
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Traditions vs Commandments by Chuck Smith | This sermon from Jeremiah chapter 35 and Mark's Gospel chapter 7 emphasizes the dangers of prioritizing man-made traditions over God's commandments. It highlights the importance of |
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How Quickly We Turn Away by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by acknowledging his unworthiness to stand in the pulpit and emphasizes his reliance on the righteousness of Jesus. He prays for the conviction |
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Are You a Withered Leaf by John Gifford Bellett | John Gifford Bellett preaches on the importance of living a fruitful and purposeful life, drawing from the contrasting examples of Isaac, Abraham, Moses, David, and Paul. Bellett e |
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His Wives Turned Away His Heart. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer warns that every individual has a vulnerable point in their character, as exemplified by Solomon, whose heart was turned away from God by his foreign wives. Despite his |






