Jeremiah 7:9 asv — Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods th…

American Standard Version

"Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods that ye have not known, "

— Jeremiah 7:9, American Standard Version

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Jeremiah 7 — Context

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if ye oppress not the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your own hurt:

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then will I cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers, from of old even for evermore.

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Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.

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Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods that ye have not known,

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and come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, We are delivered; that ye may do all these abominations?

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Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, I, even I, have seen it, saith Jehovah.

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But go ye now unto my place which was in Shiloh, where I caused my name to dwell at the first, and see what I did to it for the wickedness of my people Israel.

Jeremiah 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 7:9 say?
Jeremiah 7:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods that ye have not known, ”
Where is Jeremiah 7:9 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 7:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 7:9 in?
Jeremiah 7:9 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 7:9?
Jeremiah 7:9 reads (ASV): “Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods that ye have not known, ” 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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