Drink Quote by Bible
“Thus will I do unto this place, saith the LORD, and to the inhabitants thereof, and even make this city as Tophet: / And the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses of the kings of Judah, shall be defiled as the place of Tophet, because of all the houses upon whose roofs they have burned incense unto all the host of heaven, and have poured out drink offerings unto other gods.”
About This Quote
Source Bible: Jeremiah 7:31-33 (Hebrew Bible)
The passage warns that Jerusalem will be defiled like Tophet because its people burn incense and offer drinks to other gods, violating covenantal purity.
In simple terms: Jerusalem will become profane due to idolatry.
Key Takeaway
Avoid practices that corrupt communal integrity.
Themes
faithfulness
idolatry
consequences
Mood
solemn
warning
Type
theological
prophetic
When to use this quote
- religious reforms
- community standards
- personal worship
- cultural practices
Key Concepts
covenant breach
spiritual impurity
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern practices might be seen as idolatrous?
- How can communities maintain spiritual purity?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary on the historical context of Tophet.
