Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 7:29 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Jeremiah 7:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 7 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Cut off thine hair, O Jerusalem, and cast it away, and take up a lamentation on high places; for the LORD hath rejected and forsaken the generation of his wrath.”
Jeremiah 7:29 (KJV)
Historical Context for Jeremiah 7:29
People Mentioned
Commentary on Jeremiah 7:29
The command: 'Cut off thine hair, O Jerusalem, and cast it away, and take up a lamentation on high places; for the LORD hath rejected and forsaken the generation of his wrath.' Cutting hair was a sign of mourning and shame (Job 1:20; Micah 1:16). Jerusalem must mourn on 'high places' (ironically, sites of idolatrous worship). The phrases 'rejected' and 'forsaken' indicate complete abandonment. Most sobering: this is 'the generation of his wrath'—a generation marked for judgment. This shows that while God is patient, His wrath eventually falls on persistent rebellion. The command to mourn ackno...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 7:29
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“and tore his robe”
“and cut off your hair for the children of your delight. Enlarge your baldness like the vulture; for they have gone into captivity from you!”
“because Yahweh has rejected them.”
“neither shall men lament for them”
“and to Dibon”
“the remnant of their valley: how long will you cut yourself?”
“take up a lamentation for the princes of Israel”
“take up a lamentation over the king of Tyre”
“Consider you”
“and exhorted them”