Book of Jeremiah - Chapter 44 - Verse 19
And when we burned incense to the queen of heaven, and poured out drink offerings unto her, did we make her cakes to worship her, and pour out drink offerings unto her, without our men?
Meaning
Jeremiah 44:19 questions the actions of the people of Judah who were exiled in Egypt. The verse refers to a practice of offering incense, drink offerings, and cakes to the queen of heaven, a false deity. The people believed that by worshiping this queen, they would receive blessings and favor. However, Jeremiah calls into question whether the actions performed in her honor were truly benefiting the men who were carrying them out. The prophet challenges the people to reflect on the futility of their actions, emphasizing that worshiping false gods brings no true fulfillment or satisfaction. This verse serves as a reminder to prioritize authentic worship of the one true God and to be cautious of idolatry and false beliefs.