Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 17:6 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Jeremiah 17:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 17 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land and not inhabited.”
Jeremiah 17:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 17:6
The imagery of "heath in the desert" (Hebrew ar'ar, עֲרָעָר—likely a juniper or tamarisk shrub) depicts barrenness and isolation. This scraggly bush survives in harsh desert conditions but never flourishes. The person who trusts in human strength becomes spiritually stunted, unable to recognize or receive divine blessing even when it arrives ("shall not see when good cometh").The "parched places in the wilderness" and "salt land and not inhabited" emphasize desolation and fruitlessness. Salt lands were proverbial for curse and judgment (Deut 29:23, Judg 9:45). Unlike the blessed person compare...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 17:6
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“the flowing streams of honey and butter.”
“and salt”
“but are like the chaff which the wind drives away.”
“save your lives”
“He shall not depart out of darkness; the flame shall dry up his branches”
“and the salt land his dwelling place?”
“and killed the people who were therein: and he beat down the city”
“which withers before it grows up;”
“says Yahweh of Armies”