Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 38:4 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 38:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 38 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in speaking such words unto them: for this man seeketh not the welfare of this people, but the hurt. welfare: Heb. peace”
Jeremiah 38:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 38:4
The officials' accusation that Jeremiah 'weakeneth the hands' of soldiers and people charges him with treason. From their perspective, prophesying surrender undermines morale and national defense. Yet Jeremiah seeks the people's welfare (shalom) by calling them to submit to God's will rather than resist it. Sometimes God's welfare differs from worldly prosperity. Truth-telling may appear to harm the cause while actually serving it.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 38:4
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“saying”
“they said”
“when Ahab saw Elijah”
“Why do you, Moses and Aaron, take the people from their work? Get back to your burdens!”
“Have you found me”
“and pray to Yahweh for it; for in the peace of it shall you have peace.”
“saying”
“saying”
“as concerning this sect”
“saying”