Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 23:27 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Jeremiah 23:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 23 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Which think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbour, as their fathers have forgotten my name for Baal.”
Jeremiah 23:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 23:27
Which think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams—the verb שָׁכַח (shakach, 'forget') appears twice. Current false prophets function like previous Baal-worshipers in erasing Yahweh's name (שֵׁם, shem—character, reputation, covenant identity). The mechanism differs but the result is identical: God's people forget Him.The phrase 'which they tell every man to his neighbour' describes grassroots dissemination—viral spread through personal testimony. Friendly neighbors sharing 'what God showed me' creates peer pressure more effective than formal teaching. The Baal comparison isn't hy...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 23:27
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“as soon as Gideon was dead”
“and forgot Yahweh their God”
“or a dreamer of dreams”
“the God of Israel: Don't let your prophets who are in the midst of you”
“seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.”
“and served the Baals”
“and made an Asherah”
“and take captive gullible women loaded down with sins”
“of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;”