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Jeremiah 25:14 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Jeremiah 25:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 25 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of them also: and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the works of their own hands.”
Jeremiah 25:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 25:14
For many nations and great kings shall serve themselves of them also: and I will recompense them according to their deeds, and according to the works of their own hands. This verse predicts Babylon's eventual subjugation—the empire that enslaved others would itself be enslaved. The phrase ʿāḇĕḏû ḇām (עָבְדוּ בָם, shall serve themselves of them) employs the same verb used for Judah serving Babylon, emphasizing poetic justice. The oppressor becomes the oppressed. The principle gāmal (גָּמַל, recompense/repay) appears throughout Scripture: 'whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap' (Galat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 25:14
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“and save every man his life; don't be cut off in her iniquity: for it is the time of Yahweh's vengeance; he will render to her a recompense.”
“behold”
“and his son”
“a people comes from the north; and a great nation and many kings shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.”
“a voice from the temple”
“and bring them to their place. The house of Israel will possess them in Yahweh's land for servants and for handmaids. They will take as captives those whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.”
“to Cyrus”
“shall the inhabitant of Zion say; and”
“and given to the Medes and Persians.”
“Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations”