Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 1:18 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Jeremiah 1:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 1 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the people of the land.”
Jeremiah 1:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 1:18
God promises to fortify Jeremiah against opposition: 'For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land.' This threefold metaphor emphasizes comprehensive protection and strength. 'A defenced city' (le'ir mivtsar, לְעִיר מִבְצָר) refers to a fortified city with strong walls—able to withstand siege. 'An iron pillar' (amud barzel, עַמּוּד בַּרְזֶל) suggests unshakeable stability—a supporting column made of iron cannot be knocked down. 'Brasen walls' (chomot nechoshet, חֹמוֹת נְחֹשֶׁת, bronze/brass walls) indicates impenetrable def...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 1:18
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“and I know that I shall not be disappointed.”
“I have made your face hard against their faces”
“but they shall not prevail against you; for I am with you to save you and to deliver you”
“I have set thee for a tower and a fortress among my people”
“I am full of power by the Spirit of Yahweh”
“and into the hand of those who seek their life; and their dead bodies shall be for food to the birds of the sky”
“the God of Israel”
“after that the king had burned the scroll”
“saying”
“He who remains in this city shall die by the sword”