Jeremiah 8:5

Why has this people turned away? Why does Jerusalem continue in apostasy? They hold on to deceit and refuse to repent.

Jeremiah 9:6

You yourself live in the midst of deception, and because they are deceived they do not know me," declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 5:3

LORD, don't your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they didn't flinch. You brought them to an end, but they refused to receive discipline. They made their faces harder than stone, and they refused to repent.

Proverbs 4:13

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go! Guard wisdom, because she is your life!

Isaiah 1:20

but if you refuse and rebel, you'll be devoured by the sword, because the LORD has spoken."

Isaiah 30:10

They say to the seers, "Don't see visions,' and to the prophets, "Don't give us visions of what is right! Instead, tell us welcome things, prophesy illusions,

Isaiah 44:20

He tends ashes. A deceived mind has lead him astray. It cannot be his life, nor can he say, "There's a lie in my right hand."

Jeremiah 2:32

Will a young woman forget her wedding ornaments, or a bride her attire? But my people have forgotten me days without number.

Jeremiah 3:11-14

Then the LORD told me, "Unfaithful Israel has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.

Jeremiah 5:27

Like a cage full of birds, so their houses are filled with treachery. This is how they have become prominent and rich,

Jeremiah 7:24-26

But they didn't listen, nor did they pay attention. They pursued their own plans, stubbornly following their own evil desires. They went backward and not forward.

Hosea 4:16

For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn mule! Nevertheless, will not the LORD feed them like a lamb in a broad pasture?

Hosea 11:7

My people are determined to turn away from me; though they call to the Most High, no one is worshiping.

Zechariah 7:11

But they refused to pay attention, turned their backs, and stopped listening.

John 5:40

But you are not willing to come to me to have life.

1 Thessalonians 5:21

Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.

2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the power of Satan. He will use every kind of power, including miraculous signs, lying wonders,

Hebrews 12:25

See to it that you do not ignore the one who is speaking. For if the hearers did not escape when they ignored the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we turn away from the one who is from heaven!

Revelation 2:25

Just hold on to what you have until I come.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.

Bible References

Slidden

Jeremiah 2:32
Will a young woman forget her wedding ornaments, or a bride her attire? But my people have forgotten me days without number.
Jeremiah 3:11
Then the LORD told me, "Unfaithful Israel has shown herself more righteous than treacherous Judah.
Jeremiah 7:24
But they didn't listen, nor did they pay attention. They pursued their own plans, stubbornly following their own evil desires. They went backward and not forward.
Hosea 4:16
For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn mule! Nevertheless, will not the LORD feed them like a lamb in a broad pasture?
Hosea 11:7
My people are determined to turn away from me; though they call to the Most High, no one is worshiping.

They hold

Jeremiah 9:6
You yourself live in the midst of deception, and because they are deceived they do not know me," declares the LORD.
Proverbs 4:13
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go! Guard wisdom, because she is your life!
Isaiah 30:10
They say to the seers, "Don't see visions,' and to the prophets, "Don't give us visions of what is right! Instead, tell us welcome things, prophesy illusions,
Isaiah 44:20
He tends ashes. A deceived mind has lead him astray. It cannot be his life, nor can he say, "There's a lie in my right hand."
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.
2 Thessalonians 2:9
The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the power of Satan. He will use every kind of power, including miraculous signs, lying wonders,
Revelation 2:25
Just hold on to what you have until I come.

They refuse

Jeremiah 5:3
LORD, don't your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they didn't flinch. You brought them to an end, but they refused to receive discipline. They made their faces harder than stone, and they refused to repent.
Isaiah 1:20
but if you refuse and rebel, you'll be devoured by the sword, because the LORD has spoken."
Zechariah 7:11
But they refused to pay attention, turned their backs, and stopped listening.
John 5:40
But you are not willing to come to me to have life.
Hebrews 12:25
See to it that you do not ignore the one who is speaking. For if the hearers did not escape when they ignored the one who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we turn away from the one who is from heaven!

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