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Jeremiah 6:23 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Jeremiah 6:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 6 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They shall lay hold on bow and spear; they are cruel, and have no mercy; their voice roareth like the sea; and they ride upon horses, set in array as men for war against thee, O daughter of Zion.”
Jeremiah 6:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 6:23
The invading army is described with terrifying imagery: 'They shall lay hold on bow and spear; they are cruel, and have no mercy.' Their voice 'roareth like the sea,' suggesting overwhelming force. They come equipped for war, 'riding upon horses, set in array as men for war.' All this is directed 'against thee, O daughter of Zion.' This vivid description emphasizes the horror of the coming judgment. The phrase 'no mercy' is particularly striking given that these ruthless warriors are God's instruments—showing that divine judgment through human agents can be severe. The sea metaphor suggests ch...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 6:23
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“Their bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eyes shall not spare children.”
“and have no mercy; their voice roars like the sea; and they ride on horses”
“says the Lord, Yahweh of Armies.,And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce king shall rule over them, saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts., וְסִכַּרְתִּי אֶת־מִצְרַיִם בְּיַד אֲדֹנִים קָשֶׁה וּמֶלֶךְ עַז יִמְשָׁל־בָּם נְאֻם הָאָדוֹן יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת׃ ,And I will give over the Egyptians Iinto the hand of a cruel lord; And a fierce king shall rule over them, Saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts.,καὶ ταραχθήσεται τὸ πνεῦμα τῶν αἰγυπτίων ἐν αὐτοῖς καὶ τὴν βουλὴν αὐτῶν διασκεδάσω καὶ ἐπερωτήσουσιν τοὺς θεοὺς αὐτῶν καὶ τὰ ἀγάλματα αὐτῶν καὶ τοὺς ἐκ τῆς γῆς φωνοῦντας καὶ τοὺς ἐγγαστριμύθους,And I will deliver Egypt into the hands of men, of cruel lords; and cruel kings shall rule over them: thus saith the Lord of hosts.,,,,”
“moon”
“Oholibah”
“they are all mighty men.”
“behold”
“and he will whistle for them from the end of the earth. Behold”
“he shall come up as clouds”
“with the chastisement of a cruel one”