But ever since we stopped burning incense to the Queen of Heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, we have had nothing and have been perishing.

But since we stopped burning incense to the queen of heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, we have lacked everything and have met our end by the sword ...

But ever since we stopped burning incense to the Queen of Heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, we have had nothing and have been perishing.

But ever since we stopped burning incense to the Queen of Heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, we have had nothing and have been perishing by ...

But since we stopped burning incense to the queen of heaven and pouring out drink offerings to her, we have lacked everything and have been...

But since we left off to burn incense to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, we have wanted all things, and have been consumed by the ...

The prophet challenges the people to continue their worship of false gods and see whether or not they will be punished.

Jeremiah 44:18 is a reminder of the consequences of disobedience and idolatry, and the faithfulness and justice of God.

Jeremiah 44:18 meaning. The people's obstinacy in the face of divine correction highlights a profound refusal to acknowledge the consequences of their actions.