Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, along with all the women who were present—a large assembly—and all the people living in Lower and Upper Egypt, said to Jeremiah, New Living Translation Then all the women present and all the men who knew that their wives had burned incense to idols—a great crowd of all the Judeans living in northern Egypt and southern Egypt—answered Jeremiah, English Standard Version Then all the men who knew that their wives had made offerings to other gods, and all the women who stood by, a great assembly, all the people who lived in Pathros in the land of Egypt, answered Jeremiah: Berean Standard Bible Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, and all the women standing by—a great assembly—along with all the people living in the land of Egypt and in Pathros, said to Jeremiah, Berean Literal Bible And they answered Jeremiah—all the men knowing that their wives had been burning incense other to gods, and all the women standing by, a great assembly, and all the people dwelling in the land of Egypt, in Pathros—saying, King James Bible Then all the men which knew that their wives had burned incense unto other gods, and all the women that stood by, a great multitude, even all the people that dwelt in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying, New King James Version Then all the men who knew that their wives had burned incense to other gods, with all the women who stood by, a great multitude, and all the people who dwelt in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying: New American Standard Bible Then all the men who were aware that their wives were burning sacrifices to other gods, along with all the women who were standing by, as a large assembly, including all the people who were living in Pathros in the land of Egypt, responded to Jeremiah, saying, NASB 1995 Then all the men who were aware that their wives were burning sacrifices to other gods, along with all the women who were standing by, as a large assembly, including all the people who were living in Pathros in the land of Egypt, responded to Jeremiah, saying, NASB 1977 Then all the men who were aware that their wives were burning sacrifices to other gods, along with all the women who were standing by, as a large assembly, including all the people who were living in Pathros in the land of Egypt, responded to Jeremiah, saying, Legacy Standard Bible Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, along with all the women who were standing by, as a large assembly, including all the people who were living in Pathros in the land of Egypt, answered to Jeremiah, saying, Amplified Bible Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning sacrifices to other gods, and all the women who were standing by, a large group, including all the people who were living in Pathros in the land of Egypt, answered Jeremiah, saying, Berean Annotated Bible Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, and all the women standing by—a great assembly—along with all the people living in the land of Egypt (land of bondage) and in Pathros (in Lower and Upper Egypt), said to Jeremiah (whom YHWH has appointed), Christian Standard Bible However, all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, all the women standing by—a great assembly—and all the people who were living in the land of Egypt at Pathros answered Jeremiah, Holman Christian Standard Bible However, all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, all the women standing by—a great assembly—and all the people who were living in the land of Egypt at Pathros answered Jeremiah, American Standard Version Then all the men who knew that their wives burned incense unto other gods, and all the women that stood by, a great assembly, even all the people that dwelt in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying, Contemporary English Version A large number of Jews from both northern and southern Egypt listened to me as I told them what the LORD had said. Most of the men in the crowd knew that their wives often burned incense to other gods. So they and their wives shouted: English Revised Version Then all the men which knew that their wives burned incense unto other gods, and all the women that stood by, a great assembly, even all the people that dwelt in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, all the women who were standing there, and all the people who lived at Pathros in Egypt answered Jeremiah. They said, Good News Translation Then all the men who knew that their wives offered sacrifices to other gods, and all the women who were standing there, including the Israelites who lived in southern Egypt--a large crowd in all--said to me, International Standard Version Then all the men who knew that their wives were offering sacrifices to other gods and all the women who were standing by—a large group, including all the people who were living in the land of Egypt in Pathros—answered Jeremiah: NET Bible Then all the men who were aware that their wives were sacrificing to other gods, as well as all their wives, answered Jeremiah. There was a great crowd of them representing all the people who lived in northern and southern Egypt. They answered, New Heart English Bible Then all the men who knew that their wives burned incense to other gods, and all the women who stood by, a great assembly, even all the people who lived in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying, Webster's Bible Translation Then all the men who knew that their wives had burned incense to other gods, and all the women that stood by, a great multitude, even all the people that dwelt in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, and all the women standing by—a great assembly—along with all the people living in the land of Egypt and in Pathros, said to Jeremiah, World English Bible Then all the men who knew that their wives burned incense to other gods, and all the women who stood by, a great assembly, even all the people who lived in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they answer Jeremiah—all the men who are knowing that their wives are making incense to other gods, and all the women who are remaining, a great assembly, even all the people who are dwelling in the land of Egypt, in Pathros—saying: Berean Literal Bible And they answered Jeremiah—all the men knowing that their wives had been burning incense other to gods, and all the women standing by, a great assembly, and all the people dwelling in the land of Egypt, in Pathros—saying, Young's Literal Translation And they answer Jeremiah -- all the men who are knowing that their wives are making perfume to other gods, and all the women who are remaining, a great assembly, even all the people who are dwelling in the land of Egypt, in Pathros -- saying: Smith's Literal Translation And they will answer Jeremiah, all the men knowing that their wives burn incense to other gods, and all the women standing, a great convocation, and all the people dwelling in the land of Egypt in Pathros, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen all the men that knew that their wives sacrificed to other gods: and all the women of whom there stood by a great multitude, and all the people of them that dwelt in the land of Egypt in Phatures, answered Jeremias, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version Then all the men, knowing that their wives were sacrificing to strange gods, and all of the women, a great multitude of whom were standing there, and all of the people who were living in the land of Egypt at Pathros, responded to Jeremiah, by saying: New American Bible They answered Jeremiah—all the men who knew that their wives were offering sacrifices to other gods, all the women standing there in the immense crowd, and all the people who lived in Lower and Upper Egypt: New Revised Standard Version Then all the men who were aware that their wives had been making offerings to other gods, and all the women who stood by, a great assembly, all the people who lived in Pathros in the land of Egypt, answered Jeremiah: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods and all the women who stood by, a great multitude, and all the people who dwelt in the land of Egypt and in Pathros answered Jeremiah, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the men who knew their wives were offering up incense to other gods answered and said to Jeremiah, and all the women who stood in a great assembly, and all the people dwelling in the land of Egypt and in Pathrus, and they said to him: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then all the men who knew that their wives offered unto other gods, and all the women that stood by, a great assembly, even all the people that dwelt in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation Then all the men that knew that their wives burned incense, and all the women, a great multitude, and all the people that dwelt in the land of Egypt, in Pathura, answered Jeremias, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Stubbornness of the People15Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, and all the women standing by— a great assembly— along with all the people living in the land of Egypt and in Pathros, said to Jeremiah, 16“As for the word you have spoken to us in the name of the LORD, we will not listen to you!… Cross References Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods, 1 Kings 11:4-8 For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the LORD his God, as his father David had been. / Solomon followed Ashtoreth the goddess of the Sidonians and Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. / So Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD; unlike his father David, he did not follow the LORD completely. … Jeremiah 7:18 The sons gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough to make cakes for the Queen of Heaven; they pour out drink offerings to other gods to provoke Me to anger. 2 Kings 23:5 Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. and all the women standing by—a great assembly— Ezra 10:1 While Ezra prayed and made this confession, weeping and falling facedown before the house of God, a very large assembly of Israelites—men, women, and children—gathered around him, and the people wept bitterly as well. Nehemiah 8:2-3 On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. Deuteronomy 31:12-13 Assemble the people—men, women, children, and the foreigners within your gates—so that they may listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and to follow carefully all the words of this law. / Then their children who do not know the law will listen and learn to fear the LORD your God, as long as you live in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess.” along with all the people living in the land of Egypt and in Pathros, Isaiah 11:11 On that day the Lord will extend His hand a second time to recover the remnant of His people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea. Ezekiel 29:14 I will restore Egypt from captivity and bring them back to the land of Pathros, the land of their origin. There they will be a lowly kingdom. Ezekiel 30:14 I will lay waste Pathros, set fire to Zoan, and execute judgment on Thebes. said to Jeremiah, Jeremiah 42:2-3 Jeremiah the prophet and said, “May our petition come before you; pray to the LORD your God on behalf of this entire remnant. For few of us remain of the many, as you can see with your own eyes. / Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.” Jeremiah 43:2-3 Azariah son of Hoshaiah, Johanan son of Kareah, and all the arrogant men said to Jeremiah, “You are lying! The LORD our God has not sent you to say, ‘You must not go to Egypt to reside there.’ / Rather, Baruch son of Neriah is inciting you against us to deliver us into the hands of the Chaldeans, so that they may put us to death or exile us to Babylon!” Jeremiah 38:14-16 Then King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah the prophet and received him at the third entrance to the house of the LORD. “I am going to ask you something,” said the king to Jeremiah. “Do not hide anything from me.” / “If I tell you,” Jeremiah replied, “you will surely put me to death. And even if I give you advice, you will not listen to me.” / But King Zedekiah swore secretly to Jeremiah, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has given us this life, I will not kill you, nor will I deliver you into the hands of these men who are seeking your life.” Jeremiah 7:17-20 Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? / The sons gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough to make cakes for the Queen of Heaven; they pour out drink offerings to other gods to provoke Me to anger. / But am I the One they are provoking? declares the LORD. Is it not themselves they spite, to their own shame? … Jeremiah 11:13 Your gods are indeed as numerous as your cities, O Judah; the altars of shame you have set up—the altars to burn incense to Baal—are as many as the streets of Jerusalem.’ Jeremiah 19:13 The houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the kings of Judah will be defiled like that place, Topheth—all the houses on whose rooftops they burned incense to all the host of heaven and poured out drink offerings to other gods.” Jeremiah 32:29 And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn it, along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods. Treasury of Scripture Then all the men which knew that their wives had burned incense to other gods, and all the women that stood by, a great multitude, even all the people that dwelled in the land of Egypt, in Pathros, answered Jeremiah, saying, all the Jeremiah 5:1-5 Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it… Genesis 19:4 But before they lay down, the men of the city, even the men of Sodom, compassed the house round, both old and young, all the people from every quarter: Nehemiah 13:26 Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin. Jump to Previous Assembly Burned Dwelt Egypt Gods Great Incense Jeremiah Multitude Offered Pathros Stood Wives WomenJump to Next Assembly Burned Dwelt Egypt Gods Great Incense Jeremiah Multitude Offered Pathros Stood Wives WomenJeremiah 44 1. Jeremiah expresses the desolation of Judah for their idolatry11. He prophesies the destruction of those who commit idolatry in Egypt 15. The obstinacy of the Jews 20. For which Jeremiah threatens them 29. and for a sign prophesies the destruction of Egypt Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods This phrase highlights the spiritual apostasy among the Israelites who had fled to Egypt. The act of burning incense to other gods was a direct violation of the first commandment (Exodus 20:3) and a common practice in pagan worship. The men’s awareness of their wives’ actions suggests a complicity or at least a passive acceptance of idolatry, reflecting a broader cultural and spiritual decline. This mirrors the situation in 1 Kings 11:4, where Solomon's heart was turned away by his foreign wives to other gods. and all the women standing by—a great assembly— along with all the people living in the land of Egypt and in Pathros said to Jeremiah Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahThe prophet of God who is delivering a message to the people of Judah living in Egypt. 2. Men of Judah These are the husbands who were aware of their wives' idolatrous practices. 3. Women of Judah The wives who were actively participating in burning incense to other gods. 4. Egypt The land where the remnant of Judah had fled, seeking refuge from Babylonian conquest. 5. Pathros A region in Upper Egypt where some of the Judeans had settled. Teaching Points The Danger of IdolatryIdolatry is a recurring sin that leads to separation from God. It is crucial to identify and remove any modern-day idols in our lives, whether they be material possessions, relationships, or personal ambitions. The Role of Leadership The men of Judah failed in their leadership by allowing and even participating in idolatry. As leaders in our families and communities, we must guide others in faithfulness to God. The Consequences of Disobedience The people of Judah faced dire consequences for their disobedience. We must understand that turning away from God's commandments leads to spiritual and sometimes physical repercussions. The Importance of Repentance Despite their sin, the opportunity for repentance was available. We should always be ready to turn back to God, seeking His forgiveness and restoration. Community Influence The collective decision of the community to engage in idolatry shows the power of group influence. We must be vigilant about the influences we allow in our lives and communities. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 44:15?2. How does Jeremiah 44:15 illustrate the people's resistance to God's warnings? 3. What lessons can we learn from the people's defiance in Jeremiah 44:15? 4. How does Jeremiah 44:15 connect to the theme of idolatry in Exodus 20:3? 5. In what ways can we avoid the mistakes of the people in Jeremiah 44:15? 6. How can Jeremiah 44:15 encourage us to remain faithful amidst cultural pressures? 7. Why did the people in Jeremiah 44:15 refuse to listen to God's warnings through Jeremiah? 8. How does Jeremiah 44:15 reflect the consequences of idolatry in biblical history? 9. What does Jeremiah 44:15 reveal about the Israelites' relationship with God during their time in Egypt? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 44? 11. What does the Bible say about using incense? 12. If Jeremiah 44:13-14 foretells complete destruction of the Judeans in Egypt, how do we reconcile evidence that some Jews thrived there historically? 13. How does Jeremiah 44:29-30, predicting Pharaoh Hophra's downfall, align with historical accounts suggesting a different outcome? 14. How can we reconcile Jeremiah's presence in Egypt with traditions that he remained in Judah (Jer 43:6-7)? What Does Jeremiah 44:15 Mean All the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods“Then all the men who knew that their wives were burning incense to other gods…” (Jeremiah 44:15a) • These husbands were fully aware of the idolatry taking place in their own homes, yet they did nothing to restrain it. • Their silence made them complicit (compare Genesis 3:6, where Adam remained silent; 1 Samuel 3:13, Eli’s failure to restrain his sons). • God calls a husband to spiritual leadership and protection (Ephesians 5:25–27; Joshua 24:15). By tolerating idolatry, these men abandoned that role and shared in the guilt (Exodus 32:2). • The verse exposes how quiet approval can be as sinful as overt participation (Romans 1:32). All the women standing by—a great assembly “…and all the women standing by—a great assembly—” (Jeremiah 44:15b) • The women formed the visible, vocal majority in this gathering. Jeremiah 7:18 already noted their leading role in worshiping the “Queen of Heaven.” • Their number (“a great assembly”) shows idolatry had become normalized. When sin is widespread, people often mistake popularity for acceptability (Exodus 23:2). • Scripture records faithful women who stood for truth (Exodus 2:1-10; Luke 1:38), yet here the women collectively reject God, illustrating how any group—male or female—can drift when culture overshadows covenant. All the people living in the land of Egypt and in Pathros “…along with all the people living in the land of Egypt and in Pathros…” (Jeremiah 44:15c) • “All the people” shows national-scale rebellion; no segment of the community is exempt. • They were never supposed to be in Egypt (Jeremiah 42:19). Their presence there embodies continuing disobedience layered upon earlier disobedience—running from famine and Babylonian threat instead of trusting God in Judah (Isaiah 30:1-3). • “Pathros” refers to Upper Egypt, signaling that the idolatrous influence had spread throughout the whole land, north to south. The covenant people, meant to bless nations (Genesis 12:2-3), were now blending into nations’ sinful practices (Deuteronomy 31:16). said to Jeremiah “…said to Jeremiah,” (Jeremiah 44:15d) • They are about to confront the prophet directly. Rather than repenting, they intend to justify their actions (Jeremiah 44:16-17). • Rejecting God’s messenger is tantamount to rejecting God Himself (1 Samuel 8:7; Luke 10:16). • Their hard-hearted response fulfills warnings that people will “turn their ears away from the truth” (2 Timothy 4:3-4) and shows why Jeremiah was commissioned to speak whether they listen or fail to listen (Ezekiel 2:5-7). summary Jeremiah 44:15 paints a picture of systemic, deliberate rebellion: husbands who knowingly allow evil, wives who actively promote it, an entire community entrenched in foreign land and foreign gods, and a collective voice prepared to challenge God’s prophet. The verse exposes how unchecked compromise spreads, how leadership matters, and how every layer of society can unite either in covenant faithfulness or in sinful defiance. (15) All the men which knew that their wives had burned incense.--The fact thus mentioned incidentally shows that the prophet's words in Jeremiah 44:9 had not missed their mark. As of old--as, we may add, in the Rome of the Empire (Juvenal, Sat. vi. 526?534)--the women practised a cultus in which their husbands acquiesced, even though they did not join in it.Verses 15-19. - The reply of the people. The special mention of the women suggests that the occasion of the gathering was a festival in honour of the Queen of Heaven. Verse 15. - Had burned incense; rather, were burning incense. The practice was still going on.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then allכָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the men הָאֲנָשִׁ֤ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who knew הַיֹּֽדְעִים֙ (hay·yō·ḏə·‘îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction their wives נְשֵׁיהֶם֙ (nə·šê·hem) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female were burning incense מְקַטְּר֤וֹת (mə·qaṭ·ṭə·rō·wṯ) Verb - Piel - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire to other אֲחֵרִ֔ים (’ă·ḥê·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other gods, לֵאלֹהִ֣ים (lê·lō·hîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the women הַנָּשִׁ֥ים (han·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female standing by— הָעֹמְד֖וֹת (hā·‘ō·mə·ḏō·wṯ) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations a great גָּד֑וֹל (gā·ḏō·wl) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent assembly— קָהָ֣ל (qā·hāl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6951: Assembly, convocation, congregation along with all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people הָעָ֛ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock who were living הַיֹּשְׁבִ֥ים (hay·yō·šə·ḇîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in the land בְּאֶֽרֶץ־ (bə·’e·reṣ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Egypt מִצְרַ֖יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa at Pathros, בְּפַתְר֥וֹס (bə·p̄aṯ·rō·ws) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6624: Pathros -- a designation of Upper Eg answered וַיַּעֲנ֣וּ (way·ya·‘ă·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6030: To answer, respond Jeremiah, יִרְמְיָ֗הוּ (yir·mə·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites Links Jeremiah 44:15 NIVJeremiah 44:15 NLT Jeremiah 44:15 ESV Jeremiah 44:15 NASB Jeremiah 44:15 KJV Jeremiah 44:15 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 44:15 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 44:15 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 44:15 French Bible Jeremiah 44:15 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 44:15 Then all the men who knew that (Jer.) |
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