Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 17:18 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Jeremiah 17:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 17 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction. destroy: Heb. break them with a double breach”
Jeremiah 17:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 17:18
Jeremiah's imprecatory prayer "Let them be confounded that persecute me" expresses the biblical principle that God will vindicate His servants and judge their oppressors. The repetition emphasizes the contrast—confusion and dismay for persecutors, but not for the prophet. "Bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction" asks God to execute the judgment Jeremiah has prophesied.Imprecatory psalms and prayers trouble modern readers but reflect several biblical truths: (1) God will indeed judge the wicked; (2) personal vindication belongs to God alone (Rom 12:19); (3) pr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 17:18
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“Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.”
“Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.”
“let them be confounded and perish;”
“I have trusted in you. Don't let me be shamed. Don't let my enemies triumph over me.”
“Yahweh of Armies”
“and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly disappointed”
“Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid catch himself: into that very destruction let him fall.”
“and repay her double as she did”
“because they have polluted my land with the carcasses of their detestable things”
“I have not hurried from being a shepherd after you; neither have I desired the woeful day; you know: that which came out of my lips was before your face.”