Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 49:4 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Jeremiah 49:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 49 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherefore gloriest thou in the valleys, thy flowing valley, O backsliding daughter? that trusted in her treasures, saying, Who shall come unto me? thy: or, thy valley floweth away”
Jeremiah 49:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 49:4
Wherefore gloriest thou in the valleys, thy flowing valley, O backsliding daughter? God confronts Ammon's arrogant self-confidence. 'Gloriest' (tithallel, תִּתְהַלֵּל) means to boast, praise oneself, glory in—misplaced confidence in military or economic strength. 'The valleys' (possibly the fertile Jordan valley region) were Ammon's pride—'thy flowing valley' (emeq ha-zeiv) might mean 'overflowing valley' (abundant resources) or 'valley of blood' (military victories). Ammon boasted in natural advantages and past successes.The address 'O backsliding daughter' (bat ha-shovevah, בַּת הַשּׁוֹבֵבָה...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 49:4
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“nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches”
“Don't let the wise man glory in his wisdom”
“I am against you”
“backsliding children”
“because you have trusted in your works and in your treasures”
“don't set your heart on them.”
“Lo”
“and boast in the multitude of their riches--”
“The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.”
“but walked in [their own] counsels [and] in the stubbornness of their evil heart”