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Jeremiah 38:17 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Jeremiah 38:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 38 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house:”
Jeremiah 38:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 38:17
If thou wilt assuredly go forth (יָצֹא תֵּצֵא)—The emphatic Hebrew construction (infinitive absolute + verb) stresses the certainty and necessity of surrender. God demanded complete submission to Nebuchadnezzar's princes as the instrument of His judgment. This was not political advice but prophetic command—refusing meant defying God Himself.Then thy soul shall live (nephesh, נֶפֶשׁ)—God promised Zedekiah personal survival if he obeyed, echoing the Deuteronomic principle: obedience brings life, rebellion brings death (Deuteronomy 30:15-20). The stakes included not just Zedekiah's survival but J...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 38:17
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“saying”
“and live: why should this city become a desolation?”
“He who remains in this city shall die by the sword”
“and sat in the middle gate”
“Thus says Yahweh: Behold”
“he”
“the fatherless”
“we beg you”
“God of Armies. Cause your face to shine”
“saying”