Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 12:4 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Jeremiah 12:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 12 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of every field wither, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein? the beasts are consumed, and the birds; because they said, He shall not see our last end.”
Jeremiah 12:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 12:4
This verse connects human sin to creation's suffering: 'How long shall the land mourn, and the herbs of every field wither, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein?' The Hebrew evel (אָבַל, mourn) applies to the land itself—creation groans under sin's burden (Romans 8:19-22). 'Herbs wither' (yavesh) describes agricultural suffering. 'The beasts are consumed, and the birds.' Even animals suffer from human wickedness. 'Because they said, He shall not see our latter end.' The wicked assume God doesn't observe consequences—practical atheism enabling sin. Their denial of divine oversight prod...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 12:4
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“and for the pastures of the wilderness a lamentation”
“and behold”
“for the wickedness of those who dwell in it.”
“and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will you do in the end of it?”
“and their might is not right;”
“my anger and my wrath shall be poured out on this place”
“For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.”
“and everyone who dwells therein will waste away. all living things in her”
“nor fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive fails”
“for the grain is destroyed”