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Jeremiah 1:4 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Jeremiah 1:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 1 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,”
Jeremiah 1:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 1:4
This verse begins the account of Jeremiah's prophetic call with the familiar formula 'Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying.' The divine communication is specific, personal, and initiating—God addresses Jeremiah directly before any human commissioning or priestly ordination. This pattern appears throughout Scripture: God calls individuals sovereignly (Moses, Isaiah, Ezekiel, Paul), often surprising them and overriding their self-assessment. The simplicity of the statement—God spoke, Jeremiah heard—establishes the prophet's authority. He didn't volunteer for this role, seek mystical ex...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 1:4
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“that the word of Yahweh came to me”
“the son of Buzi”
“king of Judah”