Jeremiah 7:6
Jeremiah 7:6 in Multiple Translations
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,
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:
if ye oppress not the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your own hurt:
If you are not cruel to the man from a strange country, and to the child without a father, and to the widow, and do not put the upright to death in this place, or go after other gods, causing damage to yourselves:
if you stop mistreating foreigners and orphans and widows, and if you stop murdering innocent people and stop hurting yourselves by worshiping other gods,
And oppresse not the stranger, the fatherlesse and the widow and shed no innocent blood in this place, neither walke after other gods to your destruction,
Sojourner, fatherless, and widow, ye oppress not, And innocent blood do not shed in this place, And after other gods do not walk, for evil to yourselves,
if you don’t oppress the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, and don’t shed innocent blood in this place, and don’t walk after other gods to your own hurt,
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:
If you opress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, and walk not after strange gods to your own hurt,
and if you stop oppressing foreigners who live in your country, and orphans and widows, and if you stop murdering people, and if you stop worshiping ◄foreign gods/idols►. However, if you continue to do those things, you will be destroyed.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 7:6
Study Notes — Jeremiah 7:6
- Context
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- Jeremiah 7:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 7:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 7:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:6
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 7:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:6
- Sermons on Jeremiah 7:6
Context — Jeremiah’s Message at the Temple Gate
6if 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,
7then I will let you live in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever. 8But look, you keep trusting in deceptive words to no avail.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 22:21–24 | You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt. You must not mistreat any widow or orphan. If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to Me in distress, I will surely hear their cry. My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword; then your wives will become widows and your children will be fatherless. |
| 2 | Zechariah 7:9–12 | “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the foreigner or the poor. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another.’ But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 11:28 | but a curse if you disobey the commandments of the LORD your God and turn aside from the path I command you today by following other gods, which you have not known. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 2:34 | Moreover, your skirts are stained with the blood of the innocent poor, though you did not find them breaking in. But in spite of all these things |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 6:14–15 | Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you. For the LORD your God, who is among you, is a jealous God. Otherwise the anger of the LORD your God will be kindled against you, and He will wipe you off the face of the earth. |
| 8 | James 1:27 | Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. |
| 9 | Psalms 82:3–4 | Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked. |
| 10 | Deuteronomy 27:19 | ‘Cursed is he who withholds justice from the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow.’ And let all the people say, ‘Amen!’ |
Jeremiah 7:6 Summary
[This verse is saying that if we want to please God, we need to treat others with kindness and respect, especially those who are most vulnerable, like foreigners, orphans, and widows, as seen in Jeremiah 7:5 and Exodus 22:22. We also need to make sure we are not worshiping anything or anyone other than the one true God, as commanded in Exodus 20:3. If we do these things, God promises to bless us and allow us to live in the place He has given us, as seen in Jeremiah 7:7 and Deuteronomy 28:1-14. By following God's commands, we can show our love for Him and live a life that is pleasing to Him, as seen in 1 John 5:3.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to oppress the foreigner, fatherless, and widow in Jeremiah 7:6?
To oppress these vulnerable groups means to take advantage of or mistreat them, which is forbidden by God as seen in Exodus 22:22 and Deuteronomy 27:19, and is a call to act justly towards them as commanded in Jeremiah 7:5.
Why does God care about the shedding of innocent blood in this verse?
God cares about the shedding of innocent blood because it is a grave sin, as seen in Genesis 9:6, and is a violation of His command to respect human life, which is also echoed in Matthew 5:21.
What are the other gods being referred to in Jeremiah 7:6?
The other gods refer to any idol or false deity that the people of Israel might be worshiping instead of the one true God, as warned against in Exodus 20:3 and Deuteronomy 13:6-10.
How can we apply the command to not follow other gods to our own lives?
We can apply this command by being mindful of anything that takes God's place in our hearts, such as idols of materialism or self-worship, and instead choose to follow God's commands as seen in 1 John 5:21 and Matthew 22:37-38.
Reflection Questions
- How can I ensure that I am treating the vulnerable in my community with kindness and respect, as God commands in Jeremiah 7:6?
- In what ways might I be unknowingly following 'other gods' in my own life, and how can I repent and turn back to God?
- What are some practical ways I can 'act justly toward one another' as mentioned in Jeremiah 7:5, and how does this relate to the commands in Jeremiah 7:6?
- How does the promise in Jeremiah 7:7, to 'let you live in this place', relate to my own life and relationship with God, and what does it mean to 'live' in a way that is pleasing to Him?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 7:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 7:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:6
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:6
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 7:6
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 7:6
Sermons on Jeremiah 7:6
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Studies in Zechariah 08 Zechariah 9: by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Zechariah and its four divisions. The first division emphasizes the call for national repentance among God's covenant people, Isr |
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(Through the Bible) Zechariah by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the visions and messages received by the prophet Zechariah, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, the new covenant fellowship, the need for young and old |
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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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Studies in Joshua 04 - Dividing the Land by Alden Gannett | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of destruction as seen in the Book of Judges and the history of Israel. He emphasizes the importance of faithfulness and obedience |
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Voices From Hell Speaking to America - Part 6 by Alan Cairns | This sermon emphasizes the importance of not forgetting the innocent bloodshed and the consequences of a nation turning away from God's covenant mercies. It warns against being div |
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2005 Missions Conference - Session 1 by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story about a young man named Tim who experienced a traumatic event with his father. Despite the pain and fear he went through, Tim at |






