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Jeremiah 11:20 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 11:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 11 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.”
Jeremiah 11:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 11:20
This verse appeals for divine justice: 'But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart.' Jeremiah appeals to God as righteous Judge (shophet tsedeq) who tests (bochen) inner motivations. 'Reins' (kelayoth, kidneys) and 'heart' (lev) represent the seat of emotions and will—God examines motives, not just actions. 'Let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.' The Hebrew neqamah (נְקָמָה, vengeance) is divine vindication, not personal revenge. 'Revealed my cause' (galithi eth-rivi) means entrusted his case to God's court. Jeremiah ...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 11:20
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“Yahweh of Armies”
“Yahweh”
“Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [Yahweh sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”
“but establish the righteous; their minds and hearts are searched by the righteous God.”
“but let not me be disappointed; let them be dismayed”
“to kill the righteous with the wicked”
“and all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.”
“you know; remember me”
“my God”
“Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite”