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Jeremiah 16:20 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Jeremiah 16:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 16 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods?”
Jeremiah 16:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 16:20
This rhetorical question highlights the absurdity of idolatry: 'Shall a man make gods unto himself, and they are no gods?' The Hebrew verb 'make' (asah, עָשָׂה) emphasizes human manufacture—these 'gods' are human artifacts, not divine beings. The phrase 'unto himself' (lo, לוֹ) underscores the self-serving nature of idolatry—people create deities that conform to their desires rather than submitting to the true God who created them. The concluding phrase 'they are no gods' (lo elohim hemah, לֹא אֱלֹהִים הֵמָּה) is emphatic—literally 'not gods they.' This exposes idolatry's fundamental contradic...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 16:20
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“but the work of men's hands”
“the work of men's hands.”
“not knowing God”
“but not by me. They have made princes”
“that not at Ephesus alone”
“and have compassion on his servants.”
“Where are the gods of Hamath and Arphad? where are the gods of Sepharvaim? and have they delivered Samaria out of my hand?”
“which yet are no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which does not profit.”
“or an angel from heaven”