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Jeremiah 10:1 net — The Lord, not Idols, is the Only Worthy Object of Worship You people of Israel, listen to what the LORD has to say to y…

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"The Lord, not Idols, is the Only Worthy Object of Worship You people of Israel, listen to what the LORD has to say to you."

— Jeremiah 10:1, NET Bible

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Jeremiah 10 — Context

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The Lord, not Idols, is the Only Worthy Object of Worship You people of Israel, listen to what the LORD has to say to you.

2

The LORD says,“Do not start following pagan religious practices. Do not be in awe of signs that occur in the sky even though the nations hold them in awe.

3

For the religion of these people is worthless. They cut down a tree in the forest, and a craftsman makes it into an idol with his tools.

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He decorates it with overlays of silver and gold. He uses hammer and nails to fasten it together so that it will not fall over.

Jeremiah 10:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 10:1 say?
Jeremiah 10:1 in the NET Bible reads: “The Lord, not Idols, is the Only Worthy Object of Worship You people of Israel, listen to what the LORD has to say to you.”
Where is Jeremiah 10:1 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 10:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 10, verse 1.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 10:1.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 10:1 in?
Jeremiah 10:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 10:1?
Jeremiah 10:1 reads (NET): “The Lord, not Idols, is the Only Worthy Object of Worship You people of Israel, listen to what the LORD has to say to you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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