Jeremiah 10:1-2

The Lord, not Idols, is the Only Worthy Object of Worship

10:1 You people of Israel, ¹  listen to what the Lord has to say to you.

10:2 The Lord says,

“Do not start following pagan religious practices. ² 

Do not be in awe of signs that occur ³  in the sky

even though the nations hold them in awe.

[10:1]  ¹ tn Heb “house of Israel.”

[10:2]  ² tn Heb “Do not learn the way of the nations.” For this use of the word “ways” (דֶּרֶךְ, derekh) compare for example Jer 12:16 and Isa 2:6.

[10:2]  ³ tn Heb “signs.” The words “that occur” are supplied in the translation for clarity.