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Jeremiah 36:25 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Jeremiah 36:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 36 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.”
Jeremiah 36:25 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 36:25
Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll. This verse reveals a crucial moment of moral courage within King Jehoiakim's court. Three officials—Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah—interceded (paga, פָּגַע) with the king, pleading that he not destroy God's written word. The Hebrew verb suggests urgent, fervent entreaty, even confrontation.Gemariah was the son of Shaphan the scribe, from a family known for supporting godly reform under King Josiah (2 Kings 22:8-13). This detail indicates that remnants of faithful leadership remain...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 36:25
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“a Pharisee named Gamaliel”
“into the scribe's chamber: and behold”
“Shed no blood. Throw him into this pit that is in the wilderness, but lay no hand on him-- that he might deliver him out of their hand”
“What profit is it if we kill our brother and conceal his blood?,And Judah said unto his brethren, What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?,וַיֹּאמֶר יְהוּדָה אֶל־אֶחָיו מַה־בֶּצַע כִּי נַהֲרֹג אֶת־אָחִינוּ וְכִסִּינוּ אֶת־דָּמוֹ׃ ,And Judah said unto his brethren: What profit is it if we slay our brother and conceal his blood?”
“[namely]”
“he establishes his ways.”
“and give ear; don't be proud; for Yahweh has spoken.”
“but rather that a disturbance was starting”
“I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood. But they said”