Jeremiah 19:5 Meaning and Explanation
“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:”
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The Context of Jeremiah 19:5
Child sacrifice in Baal worship represents the depth of Judah's spiritual corruption.
What Does Jeremiah 19:5 Mean?
The people constructed high places dedicated to Baal and offered their own children as burnt sacrifices. This child sacrifice represents the ultimate depravity—the inversion of parental protection and the perversion of worship into horror. Such practices were forbidden by the law and opposed to everything God's covenant demanded.
God's response is emphatic: "neither came it into my mind." This underscores how completely such actions contradict His character and will. What the people imagined as worship to a god is, in God's eyes, an unthinkable abomination that He never commanded, never spoke, and never even contemplated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 19:5
What does Jeremiah 19:5 mean?
Judah has built shrines to Baal and sacrificed their own children, practices God never commanded.
What is the context of Jeremiah 19:5?
Child sacrifice in Baal worship represents the depth of Judah's spiritual corruption.