Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 17:27 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 17:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 17 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched.”
Jeremiah 17:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 17:27
The final verse presents the alternative—judgment for covenant violation: "But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day." The condition is repeated for emphasis, highlighting that the choice and consequences rest with the people. Continuing to bear burdens through Jerusalem's gates on the Sabbath represents deliberate, persistent covenant violation despite clear warning.The threatened judgment is catastrophic: "I will kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched." Fire represents divine wrath and total destructio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 17:27
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“and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem”
“my anger and my wrath shall be poured out on this place”
“says Yahweh; and I will kindle a fire in her forest”
“and it will devour its palaces”
“and have profaned my Sabbaths.”
“and turned their backs”
“he has poured out his fierce anger; He has kindled a fire in Zion”
“and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem”
“Take heed to yourselves”