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Jeremiah 17:16 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Jeremiah 17:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 17 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee. to: Heb. after thee”
Jeremiah 17:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 17:16
Jeremiah defends his prophetic integrity against accusation that he desired the judgment he proclaimed. "I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee" indicates his reluctance—he didn't eagerly pursue the prophet's role or rush to pronounce doom. The Hebrew ro'eh (רֹעֶה, pastor/shepherd) emphasizes his pastoral concern for the flock, even while announcing judgment."Neither have I desired the woeful day" proves Jeremiah's heart aligned with God's—not delighting in judgment but grieving over its necessity (cf. Ezek 18:23, 33:11). True prophets never relish pronouncing doom; they share ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 17:16
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“teaching you publicly and from house to house”
“my anguish! I am pained at my very heart; my heart is disquieted in me; I can't hold my peace; because you have heard”
“For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.”
“my soul shall weep in secret for [your] pride; and my eye shall weep sore”
“son of man”
“that in holiness and sincerity of God”
“I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was a herdsman, and a farmer of sycamore figs;,Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet's son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:, וַיַּעַן עָמוֹס וַיֹּאמֶר אֶל־אֲמַצְיָה לֹא־נָבִיא אָנֹכִי וְלֹא בֶן־נָבִיא אָנֹכִי כִּי־בוֹקֵר אָנֹכִי וּבוֹלֵס שִׁקְמִים׃ ,Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah: I was no prophet”
“my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit”
“to turn away your wrath from them.”
“my brothers”