Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Jeremiah 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. ordained: Heb. gave”
Jeremiah 1:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 1:5
This verse contains one of Scripture's most profound statements about divine sovereignty and human identity: 'Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee.' The Hebrew verb 'knew' (yada, יָדַע) carries covenantal intimacy—not mere intellectual awareness but personal, relational knowledge implying choice and commitment. God's knowledge of Jeremiah preceded his biological conception, establishing that human identity and purpose originate in God's eternal plan, not random chance or merely parental decision. The verb 'formed' (yatsar...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 1:5
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“the days that were ordained for me”
“islands”
“who separated me from my mother's womb”
“Lord Yahweh; my confidence from my youth.”
“he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son”
“to bring Jacob again to him”
“and formed you from the womb”
“having this seal”
“when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting”
“child”