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Jeremiah 18:19 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Jeremiah 18:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 18 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.”
Jeremiah 18:19 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 18:19
Jeremiah's appeal to God: "Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me." Facing human opposition, the prophet turns to divine advocacy. "Give heed" (haqshivah, הַקְשִׁיבָה, pay attention) and "hearken" (shema, שְׁמַע, listen) both request God's attentive concern. The phrase "hearken to the voice of them that contend with me" asks God to hear the accusers' false charges so He can vindicate His servant.This prayer models appropriate response to opposition: appeal to God rather than seeking personal revenge (Rom 12:19, 1 Pet 2:23). Jeremiah commits his cause to ...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 18:19
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“saying”
“but you bless. When they arise”
“I will call on God. Yahweh will save me.”
“my enemy. When I fall”
“Yahweh of Armies”
“and talked with one another about what they might do to Jesus.”
“our God; for we are despised: and turn back their reproach on their own head”
“when the Philistines seized him in Gath.>> Be merciful to me”
“God”
“they are my adversaries; but I am in prayer.”