Jeremiah 9:14
Jeremiah 9:14 in Multiple Translations
Instead, they have followed the stubbornness of their hearts and gone after the Baals, as their fathers taught them.”
But have walked after the imagination of their own heart, and after Baalim, which their fathers taught them:
but have walked after the stubbornness of their own heart, and after the Baalim, which their fathers taught them;
But they have been walking in the pride of their hearts, going after the Baals, as their fathers gave them teaching.
On the contrary, they have followed their own stubborn way of thinking, and went to worship the Baals, just as their forefathers taught them.
But haue walked after the stubbernesse of their owne heart, and after Baalims, which their fathers taught them,
And they walk after the stubbornness of their heart, And after the Baalim, that their fathers taught them,
but have walked after the stubbornness of their own heart and after the Baals, which their fathers taught them.”
But have walked after the imagination of their own heart, and after Baalim, which their fathers taught them:
But they have gone after the perverseness of their own heart, and after Baalim, which their fathers taught them.
Instead, they have stubbornly done the things that they wanted to do. They have worshiped the idols that represent the god Baal, which is what their ancestors did.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 9:14
Study Notes — Jeremiah 9:14
- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 9:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 9:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 9:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:14
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 9:14
- Sermons on Jeremiah 9:14
Context — A Lament over Zion
14Instead, they have followed the stubbornness of their hearts and gone after the Baals, as their fathers taught them.”
15Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Behold, I will feed this people wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink. 16I will scatter them among the nations that neither they nor their fathers have known, and I will send a sword after them until I have finished them off.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 3:17 | At that time Jerusalem will be called The Throne of the LORD, and all the nations will be gathered in Jerusalem to honor the name of the LORD. They will no longer follow the stubbornness of their evil hearts. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 7:24 | Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. |
| 3 | 1 Peter 1:18 | For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, |
| 4 | Romans 1:21–24 | 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. Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity for the dishonoring of their bodies with one another. |
| 5 | Ephesians 2:3 | All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath. |
| 6 | Galatians 1:14 | I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 2:8 | The priests did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD?’ The experts in the law no longer knew Me, and the leaders rebelled against Me. The prophets prophesied by Baal and followed useless idols. |
| 8 | Genesis 6:5 | Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time. |
| 9 | Ephesians 4:17–19 | So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts. Having lost all sense of shame, they have given themselves over to sensuality for the practice of every kind of impurity, with a craving for more. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 44:17 | Instead, we will do everything we vowed to do: We will burn incense to the Queen of Heaven and offer drink offerings to her, just as we, our fathers, our kings, and our officials did in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem. At that time we had plenty of food and good things, and we saw no disaster. |
Jeremiah 9:14 Summary
[Jeremiah 9:14 means that the people of Israel were choosing to disobey God and do what they wanted instead, which is similar to what the Bible says in Proverbs 28:14. They were following their own desires and worshipping false gods, instead of following God's law and worshipping Him. This is why God says in Jeremiah 9:13 that they have forsaken His law and not walked in it or obeyed His voice. We can learn from this verse to always choose to follow God and obey His voice, rather than following our own desires or the desires of the world, as seen in Romans 12:2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to follow the stubbornness of their hearts?
Following the stubbornness of their hearts means that the people are choosing to disobey God and do what they want instead, as seen in Jeremiah 9:14. This is similar to what the Bible says in Proverbs 28:14, where it warns that those who harden their hearts will fall into evil.
Who are the Baals that the people have gone after?
The Baals were false gods that the people of Israel worshipped instead of the one true God, as mentioned in Jeremiah 9:14. This is similar to what happened in Judges 2:10, where the people forgot the Lord and worshipped the Baals and Asherahs.
Why did the people's fathers teach them to worship the Baals?
The people's fathers taught them to worship the Baals because they had also turned away from God and were following their own desires, as seen in Jeremiah 9:14. This is similar to what the Bible says in Exodus 34:15, where it warns that if the people make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, they will turn to their gods and worship them.
What is the result of following the stubbornness of their hearts?
The result of following the stubbornness of their hearts is that the people will face God's judgment, as seen in Jeremiah 9:15-16, where it says that God will feed them wormwood and give them poisoned water to drink, and scatter them among the nations.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I might be following the stubbornness of my own heart, and how can I turn back to God?
- How can I make sure that I am not teaching my children or others to follow false gods or idols, but instead to worship the one true God?
- What are some things that I can do to stay faithful to God and not turn away from Him, even when it is hard or unpopular?
- How can I use Jeremiah 9:14 as a warning to myself to stay faithful to God and not follow after false gods or idols?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 9:14
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 9:14
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:14
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:14
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 9:14
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 9:14
Sermons on Jeremiah 9:14
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K-486 Covenant Keeping (2 of 3) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the resistance faced when speaking about eternity and eternal reward. He shares his personal experience of struggling to communicate this sub |
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Iii. the Jerusalem Sign by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the significance of Jerusalem in the Scriptures, emphasizing its role as the abiding city where Jehovah's everlasting kingdom will be established. D |
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(1 Peter - Part 15): The Precious Blood, Our Only Hope by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker tells a story about two men who are stranded in a cold and dangerous mountainous area. They realize that their only hope of survival is to start a fire. |
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At the Price of God's Own Blood by John Piper | In this sermon, Pastor John Piper emphasizes the importance of holiness, zeal for good works, and commitment to world evangelization. He highlights that Jesus bled and died to purc |
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(1986 Prairie Series) 4 - Rediscovering Christ by Major Ian Thomas | Major Ian Thomas emphasizes the transformative power of recognizing Christ's resurrection in the life of believers, particularly through the experience of Peter. He illustrates how |
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(Hebrews - Part 27): The Blood of Infinite Value by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of standing back from a painting to understand the passage being discussed. He emphasizes that sin leads to death and that when a perso |
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(Exodus) Exodus 13:14-19 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the journey of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and into the Promised Land. The Israelites were not initially prepared for warfare, so G |






