34 They have placed their abhorrent things(A) in the house that bears my name and have defiled it. 35 They have built the high places of Baal in Ben Hinnom Valley to sacrifice their sons and daughters in the fire[a] to Molech(B)—something I had not commanded them. I had never entertained the thought[b] that they do this detestable act causing Judah to sin!

36 “Now therefore, this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to this city about which you said, ‘It has been handed over to Babylon’s king through sword, famine, and plague’:

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Footnotes

  1. 32:35 Lit to make their sons and daughters pass through the fire
  2. 32:35 Lit them, and it did not arise on my heart

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