Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 16:8 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Jeremiah 16:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 16 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thou shalt not also go into the house of feasting, to sit with them to eat and to drink.”
Jeremiah 16:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 16:8
Prohibition from joyful gatherings: 'Thou shalt not also go into the house of feasting, to sit with them to eat and to drink.' Jeremiah must avoid both mourning and celebration. His absence from feasting symbolizes the cessation of joy under coming judgment. This sign-act demonstrates that normal life—both its sorrows and joys—will be disrupted. The prophet's lifestyle becomes a living sermon: neither mourn (because God has withdrawn comfort) nor feast (because joy will cease). This comprehensive abstention from social life illustrates that God's judgment affects every dimension of existence, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 16:8
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“nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of your hand; for you have filled me with indignation.”
“and the living should take this to heart.”
“and stretch themselves on their couches”
“the Lord”
“marrying and giving in marriage”
“I wrote to you not to associate with anyone who is called a brother who is a sexual sinner”
“neither will I go in with hypocrites.”
“but rather even reprove them.”
“they drank”