Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 17:1 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Jeremiah 17:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 17 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Judah's Sin and Punishment
“The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars; point: Heb. nail”
Jeremiah 17:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 17:1
The indictment against Judah employs striking imagery of permanence and depth. The Hebrew cheret barzel (חֶרֶט בַּרְזֶל, "pen of iron") and tzipporen shamir (צִפֹּרֶן שָׁמִיר, "point of diamond") emphasize the indelible nature of sin's record. Unlike temporary inscriptions, these materials create permanent engravings, signifying that Judah's guilt is not superficial but deeply engraved.The sin is recorded in two locations: "the table of their heart" and "the horns of your altars." The heart represents the inner person—will, affections, and moral consciousness. That sin is engraved there indica...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 17:1
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“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:”
“served by us”
“Bind them upon thy fingers”
“and put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering. He shall pour out the rest of its blood at the base of the altar of burnt offering.”
“and sprinkle it seven times before Yahweh”
“surely they are worthless. In Gilgal they sacrifice bulls. Indeed”