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Jeremiah 31:18 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 31:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 31 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God.”
Jeremiah 31:18 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 31:18
God depicts Ephraim (representing Israel) acknowledging God's discipline: 'Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke.' This agricultural metaphor describes an untrained ox resisting the yoke—bucking, fighting, refusing to submit. Israel had been like this, resisting God's good guidance. But now they cry, 'Turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the LORD my God.' This is profound theology—even repentance is God's work. They cannot turn themselves; God must do the turning.The prayer 'turn thou me' reflects the Reformed doctrine of effectual call...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 31:18
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“in a straight way in which they shall not stumble; for I am a father to Israel”
“God. Cause your face to shine”
“neither have they sought Yahweh of Armies.”
“the weeping [and] the petitions of the children of Israel; because they have perverted their way”
“I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore”
“and in that time”
“having raised up his servant”
“until they acknowledge their offense”