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Jeremiah 11:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 11:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 11 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the LORD of hosts, that planted thee, hath pronounced evil against thee, for the evil of the house of Israel and of the house of Judah, which they have done against themselves to provoke me to anger in offering incense unto Baal.”
Jeremiah 11:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 11:17
This verse explains the fire: 'For the LORD of hosts, that planted thee, hath pronounced evil against thee, for the evil of the house of Israel and of the house of Judah, which they have done against themselves to provoke me to anger in offering incense unto Baal.' God who 'planted' (nata) Israel now pronounces judgment (ra'ah). The phrase 'done against themselves' (le'hem, for themselves) indicates self-destructive sin—they harm themselves by provoking God. 'Offering incense unto Baal' (leqatter laBa'al) specifies the offense: idolatrous worship. The title 'LORD of hosts' (YHWH Tseva'oth) emp...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 11:17
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“gathered out its stones”
“wholly a right seed: how then are you turned into the degenerate branches of a foreign vine to me?”
“yes”
“the God of Israel”
“murder”
“then will I build you”
“and planted it in a fruitful soil; he placed it beside many waters; he set it as a willow tree.”
“and said to him”
“and entreat the favor of Yahweh”
“Thus says Yahweh: Behold”