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I have never commanded such a horrible deed; it never even crossed my mind to command such a thing. What an incredible evil, causing Judah to sin so greatly! <a href="/esv/jeremiah/32.htm">English Standard Version</a> They built the high places of Baal in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, to offer up their sons and daughters to Molech, though I did not command them, nor did it enter into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> They have built the high places of Baal in the Valley of Ben-hinnom to make their sons and daughters pass through the fire to Molech—something I never commanded them, nor had it ever entered My mind, that they should commit such an abomination and cause Judah to sin. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/32.htm">King James Bible</a> And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire unto Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/32.htm">New King James Version</a> And they built the high places of Baal which are in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire to Molech, which I did not command them, nor did it come into My mind that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin.’ <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They built the high places of Baal that are in the Valley of Ben-hinnom to make their sons and their daughters pass through the fire to Molech, which I had not commanded them, nor had it entered My mind that they should do this abomination, to mislead Judah to sin. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/32.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220They built the high places of Baal that are in the valley of Ben-hinnom to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire to Molech, which I had not commanded them nor had it entered My mind that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And they built the high places of Baal that are in the valley of Ben-hinnom to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire to Molech, which I had not commanded them nor had it entered My mind that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they built the high places of Baal that are in the valley of Ben-hinnom to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire to Molech, which I had not commanded them, nor had it come upon My heart that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They built the high places [for worship] of Baal in the Valley of Ben-hinnom (son of Hinnom) to make their sons and their daughters pass through the fire to [worship and honor] Molech—which I had not commanded them nor had it entered My mind that they should do this repulsive thing, to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They have built the high places of Baal in Ben Hinnom Valley to sacrifice their sons and daughters in the fire to Molech —something I had not commanded them. I had never entertained the thought that they do this detestable act causing Judah to sin! <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They have built the high places of Baal in the Valley of Hinnom to make their sons and daughters pass through the fire to Molech—something I had not commanded them. I had never entertained the thought that they do this detestable act causing Judah to sin! <a href="/asv/jeremiah/32.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire unto Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And they led Judah into sin by building places to worship Baal in Hinnom Valley, where they also sacrificed their sons and daughters to the god Molech. I have never even imagined they would commit such disgusting sins. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/32.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire unto Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do this abomination; to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In the valley of Ben Hinnom they built worship sites for Baal to sacrifice their sons and daughters to Molech. I didn't ask them to do this. It never entered my mind. I didn't make Judah sin. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/32.htm">Good News Translation</a> They have built altars to Baal in Hinnom Valley, to sacrifice their sons and daughters to the god Molech. I did not command them to do this, and it did not even enter my mind that they would do such a thing and make the people of Judah sin." <a href="/isv/jeremiah/32.htm">International Standard Version</a> They built the high places of Baal that are in the Hinnom Valley in order to sacrifice their sons and daughters to Molech—something that I didn't command, nor did it ever enter my mind for them to require this utterly repugnant thing—and lead Judah into sin." <a href="/msb/jeremiah/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They have built the high places of Baal in the Valley of Ben-hinnom to make their sons and daughters pass through the fire to Molech?something I never commanded them, nor had it ever entered My mind, that they should commit such an abomination and cause Judah to sin. <a href="/net/jeremiah/32.htm">NET Bible</a> They built places of worship for the god Baal in the Valley of Ben Hinnom so that they could sacrifice their sons and daughters to the god Molech. Such a disgusting practice was not something I commanded them to do! It never even entered my mind to command them to do such a thing! So Judah is certainly liable for punishment.' <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They built the high places of Baal, which are in the Valley of Ben Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through fire to Moloch; which I did not command them, neither did it come into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin.' <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire to Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/web/jeremiah/32.htm">World English Bible</a> They built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through fire to Molech, which I didn’t command them. It didn’t even come into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they build the high places of Ba‘al that [are] in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through to Molech, which I did not command them, nor did it come up on My heart to do this abomination, so as to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they build the high places of Baal, that are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through to Molech, which I did not command them, nor did it come up on my heart to do this abomination, so as to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will build the heights of Baal which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through to Molech, which I commanded them not; and it came not up upon my heart to do this abomination to cause Judah to sin.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they have built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Ennom, to consecrate their sons and their daughters to Moloch: which I commanded them not, neither entered it into my heart, that they should do this abomination, and cause Juda to sin. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they have built the exalted places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, so that they may initiate their sons and their daughters into Molech, though I did not command, nor did it enter into my heart, that they should do this abomination, and so lead Judah into sin. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/32.htm">New American Bible</a> They built high places to Baal in the Valley of Ben-hinnom to sacrifice their sons and daughters to Molech; I never commanded them to do this, nor did it even enter my mind that they would practice this abomination, so as to bring sin upon Judah. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They built the high places of Baal in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to offer up their sons and daughters to Molech, though I did not command them, nor did it enter my mind that they should do this abomination, causing Judah to sin.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they built the high places of Baal in Taphat, which is in the valley of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters as offerings to Molech; which I did not command them, nor did it come into my mind that they should do this abomination to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they built high places to Baal in Taphat, which is in the valley of BarHennom, to burn their sons and their daughters for Amlek that I have not commanded them and I did not set on my heart that they would do this abomination, and they would cause Yehuda to sin<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to set apart their sons and their daughters unto Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into My mind, that they should do this abomination; to cause Judah to sin. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they built to Baal the altars that are in the valley of the son of Ennom, to offer their sons and their daughters to king Moloch; which things I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind that they should do this abomination, to cause Juda to sin. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=10065" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/32.htm">The LORD's Answer</a> …34They have placed their abominations in the house that bears My Name, and so have defiled it. 35<a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: way·yiḇ·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">They have built</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1116.htm" title="1116: bā·mō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A high place. From an unused root; an elevation.">the high places</a> <a href="/hebrew/1168.htm" title="1168: hab·ba·‘al (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Baal -- a heathen god. The same as ba'al; Baal, a Phoenician deity.">of Baal</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1516.htm" title="1516: bə·ḡê (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- A valley. Or gay; probably from the same root as gevah; a gorge.">in the Valley of Hinnom</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">to make their sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/2011.htm" title="2011: hin·nōm (N-proper) -- A valley S.W. of Jer. Probably of foreign origin; Hinnom, apparently a Jebusite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·w·ṯê·hem (N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">and daughters</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: lə·ha·‘ă·ḇîr (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">pass through</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4432.htm" title="4432: lam·mō·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A heathen god to whom Isr. sacrificed children. From malak; Molek, the chief deity of the Ammonites.">the fire to Molech—</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">something</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">I never</a> <a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣiw·wî·ṯîm (V-Piel-Perf-1cs:: 3mp) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">commanded them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">nor had it ever</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ā·lə·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">entered</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">My mind,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">that they should commit</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">such</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Conj) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: hat·tō·w·‘ê·ḇāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">an abomination</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">and cause Judah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2398.htm" title="2398: ha·ḥă·ṭī (V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to miss; hence to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn.">to sin.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/leviticus/18-21.htm">Leviticus 18:21</a> You must not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molech, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD. <a href="/deuteronomy/12-31.htm">Deuteronomy 12:31</a> You must not worship the LORD your God in this way, because they practice for their gods every abomination which the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods. <a href="/2_kings/23-10.htm">2 Kings 23:10</a> He also desecrated Topheth in the Valley of Ben-hinnom so that no one could sacrifice his son or daughter in the fire to Molech. <a href="/2_chronicles/28-3.htm">2 Chronicles 28:3</a> Moreover, Ahaz burned incense in the Valley of Ben-hinnom and sacrificed his sons in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. <a href="/2_chronicles/33-6.htm">2 Chronicles 33:6</a> He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben-hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger. <a href="/psalms/106-37.htm">Psalm 106:37-38</a> They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons. / They shed innocent blood—the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, and the land was polluted with blood. <a href="/isaiah/57-5.htm">Isaiah 57:5</a> who burn with lust among the oaks, under every luxuriant tree, who slaughter your children in the valleys, under the clefts of the rocks? <a href="/ezekiel/16-20.htm">Ezekiel 16:20-21</a> You even took the sons and daughters you bore to Me and sacrificed them as food to idols. Was your prostitution not enough? / You slaughtered My children and delivered them up through the fire to idols. <a href="/ezekiel/20-31.htm">Ezekiel 20:31</a> When you offer your gifts, sacrificing your sons in the fire, you continue to defile yourselves with all your idols to this day. So should I be consulted by you, O house of Israel? As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I will not be consulted by you! <a href="/ezekiel/23-37.htm">Ezekiel 23:37</a> For they have committed adultery, and blood is on their hands. They have committed adultery with their idols. They have even sacrificed their children, whom they bore to Me, in the fire as food for their idols. <a href="/micah/6-7.htm">Micah 6:7</a> Would the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil? Shall I present my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a> But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. <a href="/matthew/18-6.htm">Matthew 18:6</a> But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Mark 9:42</a> But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea. <a href="/luke/17-2.htm">Luke 17:2</a> It would be better for him to have a millstone hung around his neck and to be thrown into the sea than to cause one of these little ones to stumble.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire to Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin.they built.<a href="/jeremiah/7-31.htm">Jeremiah 7:31</a> And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart.<a href="/jeremiah/19-5.htm">Jeremiah 19:5,6</a> They have built also the high places of Baal, to burn their sons with fire for burnt offerings unto Baal, which I commanded not, nor spake it, neither came it into my mind: … <a href="/2_kings/23-10.htm">2 Kings 23:10</a> And he defiled Topheth, which is in the valley of the children of Hinnom, that no man might make his son or his daughter to pass through the fire to Molech.which.<a href="/jeremiah/7-31.htm">Jeremiah 7:31</a> And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart.<a href="/leviticus/18-21.htm">Leviticus 18:21</a> And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.<a href="/leviticus/20-2.htm">Leviticus 20:2-5</a> Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth any of his seed unto Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones… to cause.<a href="/exodus/32-21.htm">Exodus 32:21</a> And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them?<a href="/deuteronomy/24-4.htm">Deuteronomy 24:4</a> Her former husband, which sent her away, may not take her again to be his wife, after that she is defiled; for that is abomination before the LORD: and thou shalt not cause the land to sin, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.<a href="/1_kings/14-16.htm">1 Kings 14:16</a> And he shall give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, who did sin, and who made Israel to sin.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/8-12.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-7.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-29.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-31.htm">Built</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-31.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-23.htm">Command</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-23.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-6.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-29.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-21.htm">High</a> <a href="/jeremiah/19-6.htm">Hinnom</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-32.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-21.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-10.htm">Molech</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-18.htm">Places</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-34.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-40.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/44-4.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-23.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/ezekiel/25-9.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-7.htm">Built</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-37.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-22.htm">Command</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-6.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-8.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-2.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-13.htm">High</a> <a href="/joshua/15-8.htm">Hinnom</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-44.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/42-15.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-1.htm">Molech</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-44.htm">Places</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-8.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-44.htm">Valley</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 32</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/32-1.htm">Jeremiah, being imprisoned by Zedekiah for his prophecy,</a> 6. <a href="/jeremiah/32-6.htm">buys Hanameel's field.</a> 13. <a href="/jeremiah/32-13.htm">Baruch must preserve the evidences, as tokens of the people's return.</a> 16. <a href="/jeremiah/32-16.htm">Jeremiah in his prayer complains to God.</a> 26. <a href="/jeremiah/32-26.htm">God confirms the captivity for their sins;</a> 36. <a href="/jeremiah/32-36.htm">and promises a gracious return.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Baal was a prominent Canaanite god associated with fertility and storms. The Israelites' construction of these sites indicates a departure from exclusive worship of Yahweh, violating the first commandment (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>). This idolatry was a recurring issue throughout Israel's history, leading to divine judgment.in the Valley of Ben-hinnom The Valley of Ben-hinnom, located southwest of Jerusalem, became infamous for idolatrous practices, including child sacrifice. It later became associated with Gehenna, a term used in the New Testament to describe hell (<a href="/mark/9-43.htm">Mark 9:43</a>). The valley's history as a place of abomination underscores the severity of Judah's sin.to make their sons and daughters pass through the fire to Molech This phrase refers to the practice of child sacrifice, a detestable act condemned in <a href="/leviticus/18-21.htm">Leviticus 18:21 and 20</a>:2-5. Molech was a god worshiped by the Ammonites, and the Israelites' participation in such rituals represented a profound moral and spiritual decline. The act of sacrificing children was not only a violation of God's law but also a perversion of the sanctity of life.something I never commanded them God's laws, as given through Moses, explicitly forbade such practices (<a href="/deuteronomy/12-31.htm">Deuteronomy 12:31</a>). This phrase emphasizes that these actions were not only unauthorized but also contrary to God's character and will. It highlights the Israelites' disobedience and the distortion of true worship.nor had it ever entered My mind This expression indicates the utter foreignness of such practices to God's nature. It underscores the gravity of Judah's sin, as they engaged in acts that were completely antithetical to God's intentions for His people. It also serves as a reminder of God's holiness and the expectations He has for His covenant people.that they should commit such an abomination The term "abomination" is used in Scripture to describe actions that are detestable to God, often associated with idolatry and moral corruption (<a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Proverbs 6:16-19</a>). This highlights the severity of the sin and the deep offense it caused to God. The use of this term underscores the need for repentance and divine judgment.and cause Judah to sin The leaders and people of Judah were responsible for leading the nation into sin, affecting not only their relationship with God but also their societal integrity. This phrase indicates the communal nature of sin and its consequences, as seen in the eventual Babylonian exile. It serves as a warning of the dangers of turning away from God's commandments and the impact of leadership on a nation's spiritual health.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah during a time of great apostasy and impending judgment. 2. <a href="/topical/b/baal.htm">Baal</a> A Canaanite deity often associated with fertility and weather, whose worship was characterized by idolatry and immorality, and was strictly forbidden by God. 3. <a href="/topical/v/valley_of_hinnom.htm">Valley of Hinnom</a> A location near Jerusalem notorious for idolatrous practices, including child sacrifice, which later became synonymous with judgment and hell (Gehenna). 4. <a href="/topical/m/molech.htm">Molech</a> A pagan god to whom the Israelites, in their apostasy, sacrificed their children, an act that was abhorrent to God. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, which fell into idolatry and was warned by prophets like Jeremiah of the consequences of their sin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_sanctity_of_life.htm">The Sanctity of Life</a> God values human life and abhors practices that devalue it, such as child sacrifice. This principle calls us to uphold the sanctity of life in all its forms today. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_idolatry.htm">The Danger of Idolatry</a> Idolatry leads to moral decay and separation from God. We must guard our hearts against modern forms of idolatry that can lead us away from God's truth. <a href="/topical/g/god's_unchanging_nature.htm">God's Unchanging Nature</a> God's commands and His nature do not change. What was detestable to Him then remains detestable now, reminding us of the consistency of His moral standards. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_reform.htm">Repentance and Reform</a> Like King Josiah's reforms, we are called to identify and remove sinful practices from our lives and communities, turning back to God with sincere repentance. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a> Judah's sin led to severe consequences, including exile. This serves as a warning that sin has real and often devastating consequences.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 32</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_claim_ignorance_in_jer_32_35.htm">Jeremiah 32:35: Why would God claim ignorance of child sacrifices if other passages suggest He is omniscient and aware of every human action? </a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_main_trinitarian_heresies.htm">What is Topheth in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_wait_until_abraham_raised_the_knife.htm">If God intended to stop the sacrifice, why wait until Abraham raised the knife (Genesis 22:10–12)?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_child_sacrifice_in_hinnom.htm">Jeremiah 19:2 -- Where is the archaeological or historical evidence that child sacrifice actually took place in the Valley of Hinnom as described here?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>They have built וַיִּבְנוּ֩ (way·yiḇ·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build the high places בָּמ֨וֹת (bā·mō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1116.htm">Strong's 1116: </a> An elevation of Baal הַבַּ֜עַל (hab·ba·‘al) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1168.htm">Strong's 1168: </a> Baal -- a heathen god in the Valley of Hinnom בְּגֵ֣יא (bə·ḡê) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1516.htm">Strong's 1516: </a> A valley to make their sons בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and daughters בְּנוֹתֵיהֶם֮ (bə·nō·w·ṯê·hem) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter pass through לְ֠הַעֲבִיר (lə·ha·‘ă·ḇîr) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on the fire to Molech— לַמֹּלֶךְ֒ (lam·mō·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4432.htm">Strong's 4432: </a> Molech -- a heathen god to whom Israelites sacrificed children something אֲשֶׁ֣ר ׀ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I never לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no commanded them, צִוִּיתִ֗ים (ṣiw·wî·ṯîm) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order nor had it ever וְלֹ֤א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no entered עָֽלְתָה֙ (‘ā·lə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively My mind, לִבִּ֔י (lib·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre that they should commit לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make such הַזֹּ֑את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, an abomination הַתּוֹעֵבָ֣ה (hat·tō·w·‘ê·ḇāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol and cause Judah יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites to sin. הַחֲטִ֥יא (ha·ḥă·ṭî) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Jeremiah 32:35 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Jeremiah 32:35 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Jeremiah 32:35 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Jeremiah 32:35 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Jeremiah 32:35 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Jeremiah 32:35 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Jeremiah 32:35 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Jeremiah 32:35 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Jeremiah 32:35 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/32-35.htm">Jeremiah 32:35 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-35.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 32:35 They built the high places of Baal (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/32-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 32:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 32:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/32-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 32:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 32:36" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>