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Jeremiah 12:9 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Jeremiah 12:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 12 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour. speckled: or, taloned come to: or, cause them to come to”
Jeremiah 12:9 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 12:9
This verse adds another image: 'Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her.' The Hebrew ayit tzavu'a (עַיִט צָבוּעַ) means 'hyena bird' or 'speckled bird of prey'—Israel's distinctiveness makes her target for other predators. 'Come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour.' God summons wild beasts (chayath hasadeh) to consume His people. The predator-prey imagery continues: Israel as conspicuous prey surrounded by enemies, God calling enemies to attack. This isn't divine cruelty but covenant curse fulfillment (Deuteronomy 28:26).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 12:9
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“come to devour”
“and for the animals of the earth; and none shall frighten them away.”
“Oholibah”
“saying to all the birds that fly in the sky”
“and bands of the Syrians”
“Because your filthiness was poured out”
“and yelled; and they have made his land waste: his cities are burned up”
“says Yahweh: the sword to kill”
“son of man”
“and the beast”