Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 16:7 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Jeremiah 16:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 16 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Neither shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother. tear: or, break bread for them”
Jeremiah 16:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 16:7
More mourning customs suspended: 'Neither shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother.' The 'cup of consolation' was likely ceremonial drink shared at funerals. These social comforts will cease. The phrase 'to comfort them for the dead' emphasizes mourning's consolatory function—now unavailable. Even parental death (father, mother) won't receive proper mourning. This depicts societal collapse: when traditional support structures fail, even grief cannot be properly ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 16:7
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“but not aloud”
“neither will they be pleasing to him. Their sacrifices will be to them like the bread of mourners; all who eat of it will be polluted; for their bread will be for their appetite. It will not come into the house of Yahweh.”
“neither have I put away of it”
“and all his sisters”
“Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish”