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Jeremiah 42:12 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Jeremiah 42:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 42 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.”
Jeremiah 42:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 42:12
God's promise continues with unexpected graciousness: 'And I will shew mercies unto you, that he may have mercy upon you, and cause you to return to your own land.' The phrase 'I will shew mercies' (literally 'I will give you compassions/mercies') emphasizes divine initiative—God's mercy produces mercy from others. The result 'that he may have mercy upon you' indicates God will move Nebuchadnezzar's heart toward clemency rather than vengeance despite Gedaliah's murder. This echoes Proverbs 21:1, 'The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever h...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 42:12
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“and repented according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.”
“I beg you”
“he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”