Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 10:20 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Jeremiah 10:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 10 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken: my children are gone forth of me, and they are not: there is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.”
Jeremiah 10:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 10:20
This verse extends the lament: 'My tabernacle is spoiled, and all my cords are broken.' The Hebrew ohel (אֹהֶל, tent) uses nomadic imagery for dwelling place—Jerusalem or the entire nation portrayed as a destroyed tent. 'Cords broken' indicates the tent collapsing, protection removed. 'My children are gone forth of me, and they are not.' Exile has removed the next generation—absence produces desolation. 'There is none to stretch forth my tent any more, and to set up my curtains.' The tent cannot be re-erected; no one remains to restore the community. Complete devastation—dwelling destroyed, ch...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 10:20
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“[and] my curtains in a moment.”
“lamentation”
“and let them stretch forth the curtains of your habitations; don't spare: lengthen your cords”
“The place is too small for me; give place to me that I may dwell.”
“her enemies prosper; for Yahweh has afflicted her for the multitude of her transgressions: her young children are gone into captivity before the adversary.”
“and are no more”
“but I shall not be.”
“he has stood with his right hand as an adversary”
“and have covered you in the shadow of my hand”