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Jeremiah 29:25 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Jeremiah 29:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 29 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying,”
Jeremiah 29:25 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 29:25
Because thou hast sent letters in thy name (בְּשִׁמְךָ, b'shimkha)—Shemaiah's sin was self-authorization, sending correspondence under his own authority rather than divine commission. This contrasts sharply with true prophets who speak b'shem Yahweh ('in the name of the LORD'). His letters targeted Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, seeking to manipulate religious leadership to suppress Jeremiah.The phrase unto all the people that are at Jerusalem reveals Shemaiah's ambition—not private correspondence but a public campaign to undermine God's true prophet. False teaching always seeks pla...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 29:25
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“and Zephaniah the second priest”
“And Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the ears of Jeremiah the prophet.”
“and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah”
“Mithredath”
“Behold”
“that if he found any who were of the Way”
“and Zephaniah the second priest”
“and reported my words to him. Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.”
“to rail on Yahweh”
“and sent to Samaria”