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Jeremiah 20:11 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 20:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 20 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But the LORD is with me as a mighty terrible one: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail: they shall be greatly ashamed; for they shall not prosper: their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten.”
Jeremiah 20:11 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 20:11
After expressing his anguish (vv. 7-10), Jeremiah pivots to confident trust in God's presence and power. The phrase 'mighty terrible one' (gibbor arits, גִּבּוֹר עָרִיץ) depicts God as a warrior-champion, fearsome and invincible. The prophet declares that his persecutors will stumble and fail because the LORD fights for him. This theological certainty—that God's purposes cannot be thwarted—sustains Jeremiah through his darkest hours.This verse demonstrates the movement from lament to trust characteristic of biblical faith. Jeremiah does not deny his suffering or suppress his emotions, but he a...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 20:11
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“says Yahweh”
“says Yahweh.”
“but they shall not prevail against you; for I am with you to save you and to deliver you”
“but let not me be disappointed; let them be dismayed”
“for I am with you. Don't be dismayed”
“they shall be disgraced suddenly.”
“Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destroy it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil.”
“Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.”
“and a perpetual shame”
“who can be against us?”