Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 40:10 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Jeremiah 40:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 40 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah to serve the Chaldeans, which will come unto us: but ye, gather ye wine, and summer fruits, and oil, and put them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that ye have taken. to serve: Heb. to stand before”
Jeremiah 40:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 40:10
Gedaliah's counsel establishes the practical framework for survival under Babylonian governance: 'dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon, and it shall be well with you.' The verb 'serve' (abad in Hebrew) means to work for, render service to, or be subject to—the same word used for serving God, indicating that submission to Babylon's temporal authority need not compromise covenant faithfulness to Yahweh. This echoes Jeremiah's longstanding message that accepting God's disciplinary judgment through Babylon opened paths to blessing, while resistance brought further destruction. Gedaliah...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 40:10
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“and came to the land of Judah”
“who stands before you”
“Heshbon”
“behold”
“vine of Sibmah: your branches passed over the sea”
“who had nothing”
“the God of Israel: Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me forever.”
“I am like one who gathers the summer fruits”
“praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen”
“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”