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Jeremiah 17:4 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 17:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 17 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which thou knowest not: for ye have kindled a fire in mine anger, which shall burn for ever. thyself: Heb. in thyself”
Jeremiah 17:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 17:4
The severest consequence is introduced: "thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage." The emphatic Hebrew construction stresses personal responsibility—Judah cannot blame circumstances or others. The heritage refers to the promised land, Israel's covenant inheritance from God (Deut 4:21). To be removed from it means exile, the covenant curse for disobedience (Lev 26:27-39, Deut 28:64-68).Serving "enemies in the land which thou knowest not" reverses the Exodus deliverance. Instead of serving God in the land He promised, they'll serve pagan masters in Babylon. This exile represent...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 17:4
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“which shall burn on you.”
“Our houses to aliens.”
“and he has stretched out his hand against them”
“my anger and my wrath shall be poured out on this place”
“cut it off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed”
“neither you nor your fathers; and there shall you serve other gods day and night; for I will show you no favor.”
“that you shall soon utterly perish from off the land whereunto you go over the Jordan to possess it; you shall not prolong your days on it”
“saying”
“from your trouble”
“and shall flee seven ways before them: and you shall be tossed back and forth among all the kingdoms of the earth.”