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Jeremiah 16:3 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Jeremiah 16:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 16 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bare them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land;”
Jeremiah 16:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 16:3
The reason for the marriage prohibition: 'For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bare them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land.' This introduces explanation for why Jeremiah shouldn't have children. The specificity ('sons,' 'daughters,' 'mothers,' 'fathers') emphasizes that all family relationships will be affected by coming judgment. The phrase 'in this place' and 'in this land' emphasizes localized judgment on Judah. Bringing children into such circumstances would be cruel....
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 16:3
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“Behold”
“Don't enter into the house of mourning”
“the God of Israel: Behold”