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Jeremiah 35:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 35:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 35 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever:”
Jeremiah 35:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 35:6
The Rechabites' faithfulness to their ancestor Jonadab's commands stands in stark contrast to Israel's unfaithfulness to God's commands. For over 200 years, this clan maintained nomadic lifestyle and abstinence from wine as their ancestor directed. Jeremiah uses them as an object lesson - if mere humans inspire such loyalty, how much more should God's people obey Him? Faithfulness across generations glorifies God.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 35:6
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“and he will drink no wine nor strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit”
“the Shimeathites”
“he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him; and he greeted him”
“neither let her drink wine or strong drink”
“thou”
“Behold”
“because of the distress that is on us”
“how that Yahweh had commanded by Moses”