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Jeremiah 44:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Jeremiah 44:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 44 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear to turn from their wickedness, to burn no incense unto other gods.”
Jeremiah 44:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 44:5
But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear—the adversative wəlōʾ šāməʿû (but they did not hear/obey) creates sharp contrast with God's eager sending. Inclined their ear (wəlōʾ-hiṭṭû ʾoznām) uses the Hiphil of nāṭâ, meaning 'to stretch toward, lean in'—they refused even the posture of listening. This combines two levels of refusal: šāmaʿ (hear/obey) addresses both reception and compliance, while nāṭâ ʾōzen (incline ear) depicts attentive readiness. Their rebellion was comprehensive—no reception, no attention, no obedience.To turn from their wickedness (lāšûb mērāʿātām) uses the crucial repe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 44:5
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“who refused to hear my words; and they are gone after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers.”
“and the houses of the kings of Judah”
“and your neck is an iron sinew”
“but walked in [their own] counsels [and] in the stubbornness of their evil heart”
“But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me.”
“and turned their backs”
“nor turn their ear”
“to burn incense to the queen of the sky”
“but she refuses to repent of her sexual immorality.”
“and your righteousness as the waves of the sea:”