Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 18:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 18:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 18 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“To make their land desolate, and a perpetual hissing ; every one that passeth thereby shall be astonished, and wag his head.”
Jeremiah 18:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 18:16
The result of leaving God's path: "To make their land desolate, and a perpetual hissing." Desolation describes both physical devastation from invasion and spiritual emptiness from covenant violation. "Perpetual hissing" (shreqah, שְׁרֵקָה, astonishment/derision) indicates lasting infamy—future generations will point to Judah's ruins as an object lesson. "Every one that passeth thereby shall be astonished, and wag his head"—wagging the head expresses contempt, mockery, or horror.The theological principle: sin brings shame and ruin, not just to individuals but to entire communities. Judah's rebe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 18:16
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“saying”
“I will send and take all the families of the north”
“and a hissing; everyone who passes thereby shall be astonished and hiss because of all the plagues of it.”
“but she shall be wholly desolate: everyone who goes by Babylon shall be astonished”
“so that none shall pass through.”
“wagging their heads”
“says Yahweh”
“and all the works of the house of Ahab. You walk in their counsels”
“yet shall everyone who passes by it be astonished”
“wagging their heads”