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Jeremiah 35:5 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Jeremiah 35:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 35 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.”
Jeremiah 35:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 35:5
And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups (גְבִיעֵי יַיִן וְכֹסוֹת, gevi'ey yayin ve-kosot)—"pots" and "cups" suggest abundance; this wasn't a single cup but multiple vessels, perhaps ceremonial drinking bowls. Jeremiah created maximum temptation: not offering wine grudgingly but lavishly, publicly, in the temple—where refusing might seem rude or religiously inappropriate (wine was used in offerings and celebrations). The test's severity makes the Rechabites' refusal more remarkable.And I said unto them, Drink ye wine—Jeremiah's direct command raises ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 35:5
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“and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.”
“that I might know the proof of you”
“and speak to them”