Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 7:26 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 7:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 7 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but hardened their neck: they did worse than their fathers.”
Jeremiah 7:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 7:26
The response to prophetic ministry: 'Yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but hardened their neck: they did worse than their fathers.' The metaphor 'hardened their neck' comes from stubborn oxen refusing the yoke. Not only did they resist God's word, but 'they did worse than their fathers'—each generation descended deeper into rebellion. This demonstrates the progressive nature of generational sin when not addressed. The comparison to previous generations shows that familiarity with truth without obedience leads to greater hardness. Reformed theology sees here the principle ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 7:26
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“behold”
“as your fathers were; but yield yourselves to Yahweh”
“but walked in [their own] counsels [and] in the stubbornness of their evil heart”
“the God of Israel”
“then”
“neither turn their ear”
“says Yahweh; that you may provoke me to anger with the work of your hands to your own hurt.”
“who has been sold to you”
“and your neck is an iron sinew”
“king of Judah”