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Jeremiah 20:8 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 20:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 20 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily.”
Jeremiah 20:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 20:8
Jeremiah explains why his prophetic ministry has become such a burden—every time he speaks God's word, he must proclaim 'violence and spoil,' announcing coming judgment. The Hebrew construction emphasizes continual action: he keeps crying out, keeps proclaiming destruction. This relentless negative message has made him a laughingstock; 'the word of the LORD was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily.'The prophet's dilemma captures the tension between truth and popularity. God's word was genuinely harsh—Jerusalem would be destroyed, the temple razed, the people exiled. No amount of dipl...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 20:8
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“and despised his words”
“that they may hear? behold”
“Though Moses and Samuel stood before me”
“a wolf of the evenings shall destroy them”
“Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.”
“Yahweh”
“and by the hand of those who seek their life: and their dead bodies will I give to be food for the birds of the sky”
“Teacher, in saying this you insult us also.”
“Hew you down trees”
“I will bring a nation on you from far”