Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 44:16 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Jeremiah 44:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 44 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee.”
Jeremiah 44:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 44:16
We will not hearken unto thee (אֵינֶנּוּ שֹׁמְעִים אֵלֶיךָ)—The Hebrew construction is emphatic: "Not at all are we listening to you." This absolute rejection of the word that thou hast spoken...in the name of the LORD (הַדָּבָר אֲשֶׁר־דִּבַּרְתָּ אֵלֵינוּ בְּשֵׁם יְהוָה) constitutes not merely disrespect for the prophet but direct rebellion against Yahweh Himself.The people explicitly acknowledge Jeremiah speaks in God's name yet refuse obedience—the most brazen form of apostasy. This isn't ignorance or confusion; it's informed, willful rejection. They know the word's source and consciously c...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 44:16
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“and kill them before me.',But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.,,,,,,,,”
“'Depart from us”
“Let this man”
“The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom”
“and behaves himself proudly against the Almighty;”
“but they didn't speak aright: no man repents him of his wickedness”
“Who is Yahweh, that I should listen to his voice to let Israel go? I don't know Yahweh, and moreover I will not let Israel go.”
“Come”
“they were not at all ashamed”
“nor turn their ear”