Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 44:19 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Jeremiah 44:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 44 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when we burned incense to the queen of heaven, and poured out drink offerings unto her, did we make her cakes to worship her, and pour out drink offerings unto her, without our men? men: or, husbands?”
Jeremiah 44:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 44:19
Did we make her cakes to worship her...without our men? (הֲבִלְעֲדֵי אֲנָשֵׁינוּ)—The Hebrew construction is defensive: "Was it apart from our men?" The women shift responsibility to male authorization, claiming they acted with husbands' knowledge (v.15 confirms this). Cakes (כַּוָּנִים, kawwanim) were ritual offerings stamped with the Queen of Heaven's image, part of organized cult worship.This verse exposes household idolatry's dynamics: women often administered domestic religious rituals, but with patriarchal approval. The argument reveals both genders' culpability—neither can claim innocen...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 44:19
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“and the fathers kindle the fire”
“and all the women who stood by”
“as did the house of Ahab; for he had the daughter of Ahab as wife: and he did that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh.”
“and that it was a delight to the eyes”
“Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded you not to eat from?”
“who did sell himself to do that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh”
“I will greatly multiply your pain in childbirth. In pain you will bring forth children. Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.”
“nor his daughter shall you take to your son.”
“while her vows are on her”
“and desired to kill him”