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Jeremiah 11:5 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Jeremiah 11:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 11 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O LORD. So: Heb. Amen”
Jeremiah 11:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 11:5
This verse explains covenant purpose: 'That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day.' The Hebrew qum (קוּם, perform, establish) indicates God's commitment to His sworn promises. 'Fathers' (avoth) refers to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, Jacob. The 'land flowing with milk and honey' (erets zavath chalav udevash) is the standard description of Canaan's fertility (Exodus 3:8, 13:5). 'As it is this day' affirms fulfillment—they possess the land, proving God kept His oath. Jeremiah's response 'Amen, O LORD' (so ...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 11:5
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“his oath to Isaac”
“Amen: Yahweh do so; Yahweh perform your words which you have prophesied”
“because you listen to these ordinances”
“when Yahweh shall bring you into the land of the Canaanite”
“how will he who fills the place of the unlearned say the Amen at your giving of thanks”
“Israel”
“and I will be with you”
“an abomination to Yahweh”
“but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom”
“You shall inherit their land, and I will give it to you to possess it, a land flowing with milk and honey. I am Yahweh your God”