Jeremiah 7:22-25 Jeremiah 7 - The False Worship of Judah

22 For when I brought your forefathers out of Egypt and spoke to them, I did not just give them commands about burnt offerings and sacrifices,

23 but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in all the ways I command you, that it may go well with you.

24 But they did not listen or pay attention; instead, they followed the stubborn inclinations of their evil hearts. They went backward and not forward.

25 From the time your forefathers left Egypt until now, day after day, again and again I sent you my servants the prophets.

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Meaning of Jeremiah 7:22-25

Jeremiah 7:22 unveils the heart of God, emphasizing His desire for obedience over ritual sacrifice. This verse calls us to align our actions with His will, highlighting that true devotion stems not from mere tradition, but from a genuine relationship rooted in listening and responding to His commands.

Cross References for Jeremiah 7:22-25

1 Samuel 15:22 - But Samuel replied: “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obey... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:22 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 15:22

Matthew 9:13 - But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call ... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:13

Mark 12:33 - To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to... Click to read the verse Mark 12:33 Click to read the verse Mark 12:33

Psalms 51:16-17 - You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:16-17 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:16-17

Psalms 40:6 - Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but my ears you have pierced; burnt offerings and si... Click to read the verse Psalms 40:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 40:6

Numbers 7:27 - one young bull, one ram and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering; Click to read the verse Numbers 7:27 Click to read the verse Numbers 7:27

Hosea 6:6 - For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings. Click to read the verse Hosea 6:6 Click to read the verse Hosea 6:6

Isaiah 43:23 - You have not brought me sheep for burnt offerings, nor honored me with your sacrifices. I have ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 43:23

Psalms 50:8-17 - I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices or your burnt offerings, which are ever before me. Click to read the verse Psalms 50:8-17 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:8-17

Jeremiah 34:13 - “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: I made a covenant with your forefathers when I... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 34:13 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 34:13