Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 29:16 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Jeremiah 29:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 29 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Know that thus saith the LORD of the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in this city, and of your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;”
Jeremiah 29:16 (KJV)
Historical Context for Jeremiah 29:16
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Commentary on Jeremiah 29:16
Know that thus saith the LORD of the king that sitteth upon the throne of David—Jeremiah now addresses those not exiled, still in Jerusalem under Zedekiah. The phrase throne of David (כִּסֵּא דָוִד, kisse David) drips with irony: Zedekiah occupied the physical throne, but the Davidic covenant (2 Sam 7:12-16) was being judged, not honored, by this puppet king's reign.And of your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity—The exiles might have envied those remaining in Jerusalem, but God's word reverses their assumptions. Those 'fortunate' enough to avoid exile faced worse judgment...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 29:16
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“Thus says Yahweh”
“He who remains in this city shall die by the sword”
“saying”
“in the ninth year”
“like the figs that are first-ripe; and the other basket had very bad figs”
“and Gemariah the son of Hilkiah”
“says the Lord Yahweh.”
“prophesy”
“Don't you know what these things mean? tell them”