Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 23:40 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Jeremiah 23:40 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 23 verse 40 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten.”
Jeremiah 23:40 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 23:40
And I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten (וְנָתַתִּי עֲלֵיכֶם חֶרְפַּת עוֹלָם וּכְלִמּוּת עוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר לֹא תִשָּׁכֵחַ, v'natatti aleikhem cherpat olam ukhlimmut olam asher lo tisshakech). The dual judgment—חֶרְפָּה (cherpah, 'reproach/disgrace') and כְּלִמָּה (k'limmah, 'shame/humiliation')—both modified by עוֹלָם (olam, 'everlasting/perpetual') creates emphatic finality. The irony is sharp: though God will forget them (v. 39), their shame shall not be forgotten (לֹא תִשָּׁכֵחַ, lo tisshakech). They wanted to be remembered; they wi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 23:40
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“and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly disappointed”
“in the sight of all that pass by.”
“the God of Israel: As my anger and my wrath has been poured forth on the inhabitants of Jerusalem”
“so they sinned against me. I will change their glory into shame.”
“burning incense to other gods in the land of Egypt”
“some to everlasting life”
“a proverb”
“according to all your righteousness”
“a taunt and a curse”