Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 2:27 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Jeremiah 2:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 2 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us. brought: or, begotten me their back: Heb. the hinder part of the neck”
Jeremiah 2:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 2:27
Israel treats created objects (trees and stones) as deity, telling wood "you are my father" and stone "you gave me birth." Yet in trouble they cry to God for salvation—turning backs in prosperity but faces in distress.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 2:27
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“in trouble they have visited you. They poured out a prayer when your chastening was on them.”
“but they howl on their beds. They assemble themselves for grain and new wine. They turn away from me.”
“then they inquired after him. They returned and sought God earnestly.”
“which is in Gilead.”
“who makes your nest in the cedars”
“and not the face: and though I taught them”
“and weigh silver in the balance. They hire a goldsmith”
“the work of men's hands.”
“until they acknowledge their offense”