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Jeremiah 22:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 22:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 22 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 22:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 22:16
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? The Hebrew verb יָדַע (yada, 'to know') signifies far more than intellectual awareness—it denotes intimate, covenantal relationship expressed through obedient action. Jeremiah contrasts righteous King Josiah with his wicked son Jehoiakim: true knowledge of Yahweh manifests in justice for the vulnerable (dal, 'poor'; evyon, 'needy'). This verse demolishes any dichotomy between 'knowing God' and practicing social righteousness.The phrase then it was well with him (טוֹב, tov) echoes covenant blessings—p...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 22:16
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“that he has understanding”
“And hereby we do know that we know him”
“but by their works they deny him”
“give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son.”
“who has no helper.”
“that they should know you”
“hold back those who are staggering to the slaughter!”
“to save him from those who judge his soul.”
“whom neither they nor their fathers have known; and I will send the sword after them”