Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 44:8 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Jeremiah 44:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 44 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“In that ye provoke me unto wrath with the works of your hands, burning incense unto other gods in the land of Egypt, whither ye be gone to dwell, that ye might cut yourselves off, and that ye might be a curse and a reproach among all the nations of the earth?”
Jeremiah 44:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 44:8
In that ye provoke me unto wrath with the works of your hands—bəmaʿăśê yədekem (with the works of your hands) is technical vocabulary for idols (Deuteronomy 4:28, 27:15, 31:29; Isaiah 2:8). Idols are 'works of hands' because humans manufacture them—the absurdity of worshiping one's own creations. Burning incense unto other gods continues the indictment from verse 3, showing their pattern persisted from Judah into Egypt.In the land of Egypt, whither ye be gone to dwell (bəʾereṣ miṣrayim ʾăšer-ʾattem bāʾîm-šām lāgûr šām)—the verb gûr (to sojourn, dwell temporarily) recalls their stated intention...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 44:8
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“the God of Israel: As my anger and my wrath has been poured forth on the inhabitants of Jerusalem”
“in that they went to burn incense”
“and don't provoke me to anger with the work of your hands; and I will do you no harm.”
“and his covenant that he made with their fathers”
“and of the table of demons.”
“which I have made holy for my name”
“which I have made holy for my name”
“and a perpetual hissing; everyone who passes thereby shall be astonished”
“And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord GOD shall slay thee”
“when they heard”