Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 7:18 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 7:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 7 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger. queen: or, frame, or, workmanship of heaven”
Jeremiah 7:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 7:18
A detailed description of family idolatry follows: 'The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven.' This shows systematic, multigenerational involvement in pagan worship. The 'queen of heaven' (likely Ishtar/Astarte) received cakes and offerings. The phrase 'pour out drink offerings unto other gods' indicates comprehensive apostasy—not just neglecting Yahweh but actively worshiping false gods. The participation of children, fathers, and mothers shows how thoroughly idolatry permeated family life. This illustrate...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 7:18
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“and the houses of the kings of Judah”
“to burn incense to the queen of the sky”
“Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?”
“and have gone and made you other gods”
“and made you prince over my people Israel”
“and when you see the sun and the moon and the stars”
“who planted you”
“who fight against this city”
“Where are their gods”
“says Yahweh; that you may provoke me to anger with the work of your hands to your own hurt.”