Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 49:25 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Jeremiah 49:25 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 49 verse 25 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“How is the city of praise not left, the city of my joy!”
Jeremiah 49:25 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 49:25
How is the city of praise not left (אֵיךְ לֹא־עֻזְּבָה עִיר תְּהִלָּה, eikh lo-uzzevah ir tehillah)—This exclamation expresses shock that Damascus, the celebrated city (ir tehillah, 'city of praise/renown'), faces destruction. Some interpret this as lament from Damascus's citizens, others as sarcastic divine question: 'Why hasn't this supposedly great city been spared?' The irony is thick—renown provides no immunity from judgment.The city of my joy (קִרְיַת מְשׂוֹשִׂי, qiryat mesosi)—If spoken by Syrians, this reflects their pride in Damascus. If spoken by God ironically, it mocks their false ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 49:25
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“for a praise and for a glory”
“How is Sheshach taken! and how is the praise of the whole earth surprised! how is Babylon become an astonishment among the nations!”
“spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.”
“and let us cut her off from being a nation. You also”
“saying”
“They shall howl”
“and your counselors as at the beginning. Afterward you shall be called 'The city of righteousness”
“'Woe”
“and say”
“Is not this great Babylon”