Jeremiah 44:5LXX
Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 5 of 30
"But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear to turn from their wickedness, to burn no incense unto other gods."
In context
3Because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, to serve other gods, whom they knew not, they, ye, nor your fathers.
4Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending , saying, Oh, do not this abominable thing that I hate.
5But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear to turn from their wickedness, to burn no incense unto other gods.
6Wherefore my fury and mine anger was poured forth, and was kindled in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem; and they are wasted desolate, as at this day.
7Therefore now thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; Wherefore commit ye great evil against your souls, to cut off from you man and woman, child and suckling, out of Judah, to leave you none to remain;