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Jeremiah 2:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 2:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 2 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 2:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 2:3
God continues describing Israel's former status: 'Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase.' The phrase 'holiness unto the LORD' (qodesh le-YHWH, קֹדֶשׁ לַיהוָה) indicates Israel was set apart, consecrated, dedicated for sacred purpose—belonging exclusively to God. This echoes Exodus 19:6 where Israel was called 'a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation.' The term 'firstfruits' (reshit tevuato, רֵאשִׁית תְּבוּאָתוֹ) carries theological weight—the first portion of harvest belonged to God, offered before consuming any yourself (Exodus 23:19, Deuteronomy 26:1-11). Is...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 2:3
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“that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.”
“for they are virgins. These are those who follow the Lamb wherever he goes. These were redeemed by Jesus from among men”
“all those who are incensed against you will be disappointed and confounded. Those who strive with you will be like nothing”
“above all peoples who are on the face of the earth.”
“so is the lump. If the root is holy”
“'Thus says Yahweh”
“if you will indeed obey my voice”
“We are not guilty”
“that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;”
“a royal priesthood”