23 Because you have burned [a]sacrifices and have sinned against the Lord and (A)not obeyed the voice of the Lord or (B)walked in His law, His statutes or His testimonies, therefore this (C)calamity has befallen you, as it has this day.”

24 Then Jeremiah said to all the people, including all the women, “(D)Hear the word of the Lord, all Judah who are (E)in the land of Egypt, 25 thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, as follows: ‘As for you and your wives, you have spoken with your mouths and fulfilled it with your hands, saying, “We will (F)certainly perform our vows that we have vowed, to burn [b]sacrifices to the queen of heaven and pour out drink offerings to her.” [c](G)Go ahead and confirm your vows, and certainly perform your vows!’

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Footnotes

  1. Jeremiah 44:23 Or incense
  2. Jeremiah 44:25 Or incense
  3. Jeremiah 44:25 Lit Surely cause to stand