The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger.
What does Jeremiah 7:18 mean?
The Jews took pride in showing zeal for their idols. Let us learn to be earnest in the service of our God, even from this bad example.
Key themes
HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyHumilityJudgment
Read with
Keep this verse inside Jeremiah 7:17-20 and alongside a few nearby related passages.