Jer 17:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jer 17:1-4: 17:1-4 The families of Judah were committed to Baal worship; once again, the Lord listed the sins that justified their judgment. 17:1 A stone mason used an iron chisel or a diamond point to permanently inscribe images and texts on stones. Idol worship had so hardened the thoughts, emotions, and will of the people that it seemed impossible for them to change. • In Old Testament times, the corners of ... altars had projections called “horns” (e.g., Exod 27:1-2 ). According to covenant rules, when an animal sacrifice was offered, blood was applied to these horns. How Baal worshipers treated them is unknown.

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‏ Jeremiah 17:1

Summary for Jer 17:1-4: 17:1-4 ^a The families of Judah were committed to Baal worship; once again, the Lord listed the sins that justified their judgment. 17:1 ^b A stone mason used an iron chisel or a diamond point to permanently inscribe images and texts on stones. Idol worship had so hardened the thoughts, emotions, and will of the people that it seemed impossible for them to change.

• In Old Testament times, the corners of ... altars had projections called “horns” (e.g., Exod 27:1-2 ^c). According to covenant rules, when an animal sacrifice was offered, blood was applied to these horns. How Baal worshipers treated them is unknown.