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Jeremiah 2:35 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Jeremiah 2:35 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 2 verse 35 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Yet thou sayest, Because I am innocent, surely his anger shall turn from me. Behold, I will plead with thee, because thou sayest, I have not sinned.”
Jeremiah 2:35 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 2:35
Despite overwhelming evidence of guilt, Judah maintains innocence, demonstrating the depth of spiritual self-deception. The Hebrew legal terminology 'I will plead' (shaphat) indicates God will prosecute His case against them. This verse exposes humanity's natural tendency toward self-justification even in the face of divine indictment. The Reformed doctrine of total depravity is illustrated here: the sinner cannot accurately assess their own spiritual condition without the Holy Spirit's conviction. The claim 'I have not sinned' while steeped in idolatry and injustice reveals the blinding power...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 2:35
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“but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
“we deceive ourselves”
“[say they]”
“he will give them to the sword”
“says Yahweh”
“I am not defiled”
“says Yahweh.”
“without disobedience. I am innocent”
“but when the commandment came”