Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 1:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 1:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 1 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them. confound: or, break to pieces”
Jeremiah 1:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 1:17
God returns to addressing Jeremiah personally, providing encouragement before opposition: 'Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee.' The command 'gird up thy loins' (ata motnekha, אַתָּה מָתְנֶיךָ) is a Hebrew idiom meaning to tuck long robes into a belt for action—preparing for activity, battle, or journey. It signifies readiness, determination, and resolve. The sequence 'arise, and speak' connects action (standing up to address) with proclamation—public prophetic declaration. The content must be 'all that I command thee' (et kol-asher anokhi a...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 1:17
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“Don't say”
“and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.”
“prepare your minds for action”
“and took me away; and I went in bitterness”
“that he let the children of Israel go out of his land.”
“let him tell a dream; and he who has my word”
“for I will question you”
“Son of man”
“teaching you publicly and from house to house”