Jeremiah 44:17
New American Standard Bible 1995
17 But rather we will certainly (A)carry out every word that has proceeded from our mouths, [a]by burning [b]sacrifices to the (B)queen of heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, just as (C)we ourselves, our forefathers, our kings and our princes did in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem; for then we had (D)plenty of [c]food and were well off and saw no [d]misfortune.
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- Jeremiah 44:17 Or so as to burn
- Jeremiah 44:17 Or incense
- Jeremiah 44:17 Lit bread
- Jeremiah 44:17 Lit evil
Matthew 14:9
New American Standard Bible 1995
9 Although he was grieved, the king commanded it to be given because of his oaths, and because of [a]his dinner guests.
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- Matthew 14:9 Lit those who reclined at the table with him
Acts 23:12
New American Standard Bible 1995
A Conspiracy to Kill Paul
12 When it was day, (A)the Jews formed a [a]conspiracy and (B)bound themselves under an oath, saying that they would neither eat nor drink until they had killed Paul.
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- Acts 23:12 Or mob
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