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Jeremiah 29:23 Cross-References

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Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD.

Jeremiah 29:23 (KJV)

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Commentary on Jeremiah 29:23

Because they have committed villany in Israel—The Hebrew נְבָלָה (nevalah, villany) is a strong term denoting disgraceful, senseless evil—the same word for Shechem's rape of Dinah (Gen 34:7) and Achan's theft (Josh 7:15). It implies covenant-breaking that defiles the entire community.And have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name—Sexual immorality and false prophecy are paired, revealing the connection between personal sin and public deception. The Hebrew נָאַף (na'af, adultery) and דָּבַר שֶׁקֶר (davar sheqer, lying words) form a double indict...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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