Jer 17:19 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jer 17:19-27: 17:19-27 Motivated by greed, the people of Jerusalem were violating the sanctity of the Sabbath day (see Exod 20:8-11 ; Deut 5:12-15 ). If they observed the Sabbath, they would lose income from trade. The Lord spelled out the reasons why they should keep the Sabbath holy . Summary for Jer 17:19-20: 17:19-20 The Lord instructed Jeremiah to go from gate to gate where business was transacted and confront the offenders face to face, beginning with the king .

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bExod 20:8-11►

cDeut 5:12-15►

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‏ Jeremiah 17:19

Summary for Jer 17:19-27: 17:19-27 ^a Motivated by greed, the people of Jerusalem were violating the sanctity of the Sabbath day (see Exod 20:8-11 ^b; Deut 5:12-15 ^c). If they observed the Sabbath, they would lose income from trade. The Lord spelled out the reasons why they should keep the Sabbath holy.
Summary for Jer 17:19-20: 17:19-20 ^d The Lord instructed Jeremiah to go from gate to gate where business was transacted and confront the offenders face to face, beginning with the king.