Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 38:22 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Jeremiah 38:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 38 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And, behold, all the women that are left in the king of Judah's house shall be brought forth to the king of Babylon's princes, and those women shall say, Thy friends have set thee on, and have prevailed against thee: thy feet are sunk in the mire, and they are turned away back. Thy friends: Heb. Men of thy peace”
Jeremiah 38:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 38:22
All the women that are left in the king of Judah's house—These royal women (likely concubines and court ladies) would survive the conquest only to become spoils of war, led to Babylonian princes. Their prophesied taunt song demonstrates the complete reversal of Zedekiah's fortunes: even his own household would mock his foolish choices.Thy friends have set thee on, and have prevailed against thee—The Hebrew sut (סוּת, "to incite/instigate") and yakol (יָכֹל, "to prevail/overcome") indict Zedekiah's advisors (particularly the anti-surrender princes). Thy feet are sunk in the mire (batsa, בָּצָא)...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 38:22
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“and her tears are on her cheeks; among all her lovers she has none to comfort her: All her friends have dealt treacherously with her; they are become her enemies.”
“and the women”
“The virgins in the cities of Judah.”
“terror on every side. Denounce”
“and don't let me sink. Let me be delivered from those who hate me”
“where there is no foothold. I have come into deep waters”
“be careful of the words of your mouth!”
“my own familiar friend”
“and it prevails against them; He has spread a net for my feet”