Jeremiah 10:3

“For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of Jeremiah 10:3

For the customes of the people are vaine: for one cutteth a tree out of the forrest (the worke of the handes of the workeman) with the axe.
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original Jeremiah chapter 10

For the customs of the peoples are delusion; Because it is wood cut from the forest, The work of the hands of a craftsman with a cutting tool.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For the customs of the peoples are vanity; for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman with the axe.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For that which is feared by the people is foolish: it is the work of the hands of the workman; for a tree is cut down by him out of the woods with his axe.
- Basic English Bible

For the statutes of the peoples are vanity; for [it is] a tree cut out of the forest, worked with a chisel by the hands of the artizan;
- Darby Bible

For the laws of the people are vain: for the works of the hand of the workman hath cut a tree out of the forest with an axe.
- Douay Rheims Bible

For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the ax.
- Webster's Bible

For the customs of the peoples are vanity; for one cuts a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman with the axe.
- World English Bible

For the statutes of the peoples are vanity, For a tree from a forest hath one cut, Work of the hands of an artificer, with an axe,
- Youngs Literal Bible

For the customs of the peoples are vanity; for it is but a tree which one cutteth out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman with the axe.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Nick's comment on 2014-12-21 10:49:49:

It is more than just the tree. The following verses continue to inform us that the decorated tree is a false idol, and not to be worshipped, or commonly stated admired. Further more, other verses warns to be weary of all Manmade holidays.

edna's comment on 2013-12-12 09:17:24:

Can you clearly explain this scripture to me. Especially this time of year with the christmas tree. Jeremiah 10:1-5. Thanks

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