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Jeremiah 25:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 25:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 25 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north, saith the LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will bring them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof, and against all these nations round about, and will utterly destroy them, and make them an astonishment, and an hissing, and perpetual desolations.”
Jeremiah 25:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 25:9
Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north, saith the LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant—The designation of pagan Nebuchadnezzar as ʿaḇdî (עַבְדִּי, my servant) is theologically stunning. This term typically refers to faithful servants like Moses, David, and the prophets. Here it identifies the brutal Babylonian king as God's instrument for executing judgment. God sovereignly uses even pagan rulers to accomplish His purposes (Isaiah 10:5-19, 45:1-7). Nebuchadnezzar doesn't serve God consciously or willingly, yet he fulfills divine purposes nonetheless.And ...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 25:9
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“I have called my mighty men for my anger”
“and a perpetual hissing; everyone who passes thereby shall be astonished”
“behold”
“Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon caused his army to serve a great service against Tyre: every head was made bald”
“behold”
“Thus says Yahweh of Armies”
“Behold”
“which I have made holy for my name”
“and to the king of Moab”
“that will execute the vengeance of the covenant; and you will be gathered together within your cities: and I will send the pestilence among you; and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy.”