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Jeremiah 29:23 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Jeremiah 29:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 29 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD.”
Jeremiah 29:23 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 29:23
Because they have committed villany in Israel—The Hebrew נְבָלָה (nevalah, villany) is a strong term denoting disgraceful, senseless evil—the same word for Shechem's rape of Dinah (Gen 34:7) and Achan's theft (Josh 7:15). It implies covenant-breaking that defiles the entire community.And have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name—Sexual immorality and false prophecy are paired, revealing the connection between personal sin and public deception. The Hebrew נָאַף (na'af, adultery) and דָּבַר שֶׁקֶר (davar sheqer, lying words) form a double indict...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 29:23
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“and walk in lies; and they strengthen the hands of evil-doers”
“and against the adulterers”
“but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.”
“For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD”
“neither is their iniquity concealed from my eyes.”
“the God of Israel: Don't let your prophets who are in the midst of you”
“the God of Israel”
“even your adulteries”
“and despise authority. Daring”
“says Yahweh”