Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 22:8 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Jeremiah 22:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 22 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And many nations shall pass by this city, and they shall say every man to his neighbour, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus unto this great city?”
Jeremiah 22:8 (KJV)
Historical Context for Jeremiah 22:8
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Commentary on Jeremiah 22:8
And many nations shall pass by this city—the Hebrew goyim rabbim (גּוֹיִם רַבִּים, 'many nations') indicates that Jerusalem's desolation will become an international spectacle. Where nations once came to admire Solomon's wisdom and temple splendor (1 Kings 10:24), they will now pass by ruins with astonishment. The verb avru (עָבְרוּ, 'pass by') suggests travelers on main routes observing the wreckage. And they shall say every man to his neighbour (ve'amru ish el-re'ehu, וְאָמְרוּ אִישׁ אֶל־רֵעֵהוּ)—the dialogue formula shows this will provoke theological discussion even among pagans.Wherefore ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 22:8
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“yet shall everyone who passes by it be astonished”
“which I have made holy for my name”
“and salt”
“[saying]”
“when you shall show this people all these words”
“righteousness belongs to you”
“neither all the inhabitants of the world”