Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 11:14 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Jeremiah 11:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 11 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hear them in the time that they cry unto me for their trouble. trouble: Heb. evil”
Jeremiah 11:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 11:14
This verse prohibits intercession: 'Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hear them in the time that they cry unto me for their trouble.' Jeremiah is forbidden to intercede—an unprecedented restriction for a prophet whose role included intercession (1 Samuel 12:23, Amos 7:1-6). 'Lift up cry or prayer' (rinnah utephillah) describes urgent supplication. The double prohibition emphasizes finality. God's refusal to hear their cry repeats verse 11. The time for intercession has passed; judgment is determined. This reveals limits to prophet...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 11:14
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“neither lift up a cry nor prayer for them”
“Behold”
“he shall ask”
“Don't pray for this people for [their] good.”
“that my wrath may burn hot against them”
“the Lord wouldn't have listened.”
“They shall go with their flocks and with their herds to seek the LORD; but they shall not find him; he hath withdrawn himself from them.”
“but he harbors evil in his heart.”
“Though Moses and Samuel stood before me”