Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 6:13 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 6:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 6 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.”
Jeremiah 6:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 6:13
God indicts both religious and civil leaders: 'from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness.' The phrase connects prophets and priests with 'falsehood' (Hebrew 'sheqer'—deception, lie). This demonstrates how corruption infiltrates religious leadership when materialism takes root. The pairing of 'covetousness' with 'falsehood' shows how greed inevitably leads to dishonesty. Reformed theology emphasizes that false teaching often has roots in financial motivation (1 Timothy 6:5, 10). When spiritual leaders prioritize gain over truth, they forfeit their ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 6:13
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“in my house have I found their wickedness”
“and their fields to those who shall possess them: for everyone from the least even to the greatest is given to covetousness; from the prophet even to the priest every one deals falsely.”
“and her priests teach for a price”
“and love the evil; who tear off their skin”
“and for shedding innocent blood”
“they proclaim”
“then”
“and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will you do in the end of it?”
“Her princes within her are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves; they gnaw not the bones till the morrow.”
“and struck him; I hid [my face] and was angry; and he went on backsliding in the way of his heart.”