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Jeremiah 20:3 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Jeremiah 20:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 20 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magormissabib. Magormissabib: that is, Fear round about”
Jeremiah 20:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 20:3
When released from stocks the next morning, Jeremiah immediately prophesies judgment on Pashur. The name change from Pashur to 'Magor-missabib' (מָגוֹר מִסָּבִיב, literally 'terror on every side' or 'fear all around') functions as prophetic indictment and prediction. In Hebrew culture, names carried significance—changing someone's name declared their true identity or fate. This new name prophesied that Pashur would become a source of terror to himself and others—his actions would bring consequences making him fear. The phrase 'The LORD hath not called thy name' emphasizes God's sovereignty eve...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 20:3
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“terror on every side. Denounce”
“terror on every side”
“as in the day of a solemn assembly”
“and have fled apace”
“and she conceived”
“nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy”
“Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel on the house of Jehu, and will cause the kingdom of the house of Israel to cease.,And the LORD said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel., וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוָה אֵלָיו קְרָא שְׁמוֹ יִזְרְעֶאל כִּי־עוֹד מְעַט וּפָקַדְתִּי אֶת־דְּמֵי יִזְרְעֶאל עַל־בֵּית יֵהוּא וְהִשְׁבַּתִּי מַמְלְכוּת בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל׃ ,And the LORD said unto him: Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while”
“And Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the ears of Jeremiah the prophet.”
“behold”
“that their rulers”