Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 25:38 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Jeremiah 25:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 25 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion: for their land is desolate because of the fierceness of the oppressor, and because of his fierce anger. desolate: Heb. a desolation”
Jeremiah 25:38 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 25:38
He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion: for their land is desolate because of the fierceness of the oppressor, and because of his fierce anger. The phrase ʿāzaḇ kakkĕp̄îr sukkô (עָזַב כַּכְּפִיר סֻכּוֹ, he has forsaken his covert like the lion) employs lion imagery—God leaving His dwelling like a lion emerging from its lair to hunt. The Hebrew kĕp̄îr (כְּפִיר, young lion) emphasizes strength and ferocity. God's protective presence, which sheltered Judah like a lion guards its den, has been withdrawn. The nation now faces the full force of judgment without divine protection.The phrase kî-hāyĕ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 25:38
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“and a destroyer of nations; he is on his way”
“a wolf of the evenings shall destroy them”
“and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I myself will tear in pieces and go away. I will carry off”
“I will lurk by the path.”
“and everyone mourn who dwells in it? Yes”
“the angel who talked with me went forth”
“who will roar like a lion; for he will roar”
“[the enemy] shall come up like a lion from the pride of the Jordan against the strong habitation: for I will suddenly make them run away from it; and whoever is chosen”
“In Salem also is his tabernacle”
“he shall come up like a lion from the pride of the Jordan against the strong habitation: for I will suddenly make them run away from it; and whoever is chosen”