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Jeremiah 50:24 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Jeremiah 50:24 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 50 verse 24 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I have laid a snare for thee, and thou art also taken, O Babylon, and thou wast not aware: thou art found, and also caught, because thou hast striven against the LORD.”
Jeremiah 50:24 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 50:24
I have laid a snare for thee—God Himself sets the trap (yaqosh, יָקֹשׁ, to ensnare, lay a trap). And thou art also taken, O Babylon, and thou wast not aware—the hunter becomes the hunted. The Hebrew lakad (לָכַד, captured, seized) emphasizes sudden, inescapable capture. Babylon's fall came swiftly; Cyrus conquered the city in one night while Belshazzar feasted (Daniel 5:30-31).Because thou hast striven against the LORD—the Hebrew garah (גָּרָה, to provoke, challenge, contend) indicates deliberate opposition. Babylon didn't merely conquer nations; it challenged Yahweh's authority, desecrated Hi...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 50:24
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“and mighty in strength: who has hardened himself against him”
“In that night was Belshazzar the king of the Chaldeans slain.”
“Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?”
“Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God”
“'What are you making?' or your work”
“and one messenger to meet another”
“and the wicked for their iniquity. I will cause the arrogance of the proud to cease”
“if so be she may be healed.”
“and said to him”
“and as the birds that are caught in the snare”