Jeremiah 34:16 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

But ye turned and polluted my name, and caused every man his servant, and every man his handmaid, whom ye had set at liberty at their pleasure, to return, and brought them into subjection, to be unto you for servants and for handmaids.

Ye ... polluted my name - by violating your oath (Exodus 20:7, and so "taking my name in vain").

Jeremiah 34:16

16 But ye turned and polluted my name, and caused every man his servant, and every man his handmaid, whom ye had set at liberty at their pleasure, to return, and brought them into subjection, to be unto you for servants and for handmaids.