Jeremiah 7:31-32
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
31 In the Valley of Ben-hinnom[a] they go on building the high places of Topheth to sacrifice their sons and daughters by fire, something I never commanded or considered. 32 Be assured! Days are coming—oracle of the Lord—when they will no longer say “Topheth” or “Valley of Ben-hinnom” but “Valley of Slaughter.” For want of space, Topheth will become burial ground.(A)
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- 7:31 Valley of Ben-hinnom: this valley was probably south of Jerusalem. Topheth: perhaps, “fire pit.”
Jeremiah 32:35
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
35 They built high places to Baal in the Valley of Ben-hinnom to sacrifice their sons and daughters to Molech;[a] I never commanded them to do this, nor did it even enter my mind that they would practice this abomination, so as to bring sin upon Judah.(A)
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