Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 17:8 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Jeremiah 17:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 17 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit. drought: or, restraint”
Jeremiah 17:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 17:8
This verse extends the blessing announced in verse 7 using vivid agricultural imagery. The Hebrew word for 'tree' (ets, עֵץ) planted 'by the waters' (mayim, מַיִם) and spreading roots 'by the river' (yubal, יוּבָל) depicts a tree with constant water supply—in contrast to trees dependent on sporadic rainfall in Palestine's semi-arid climate. The phrase 'shall not see when heat cometh' uses ra'ah (רָאָה), meaning to perceive or be affected by—the tree doesn't suffer when drought and heat arrive. Its 'leaf shall be green' (ra'anan, רַעֲנָן) indicates continuous vitality, freshness, and flourishin...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 17:8
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“that brings forth its fruit in its season”
“and satisfy your soul in dry places”
“on this side and on that side”
“the deep made it to grow: the rivers of it ran round about its plantation; and it sent out its channels to all the trees of the field.”
“But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.”
“He is green before the sun”
“The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth.”