Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 7:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 7:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 7 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your hurt:”
Jeremiah 7:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 7:6
The amendment requirements continue with three prohibitions: 'If ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow' (gēr-yāṯôm wĕʾalmānâ lōʾ ṯaʿăšōqû, גֵּר־יָתוֹם וְאַלְמָנָה לֹא תַעֲשֹׁקוּ). These three groups—foreigner (gēr), orphan (yāṯôm), widow (ʾalmānâ)—represent society's most vulnerable, lacking family protection and legal advocates. The verb ʿāšaq (oppress, exploit) means taking advantage through power imbalance. Covenant law repeatedly commanded protecting these groups (Exodus 22:21-24, Deuteronomy 10:18, 24:17-21), reflecting God's character (Psalm 68:5, 146:9). The second ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 7:6
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“if you shall forget Yahweh your God”
“who refuse to hear my words”
“saying: Execute true judgment”
“if you shall not listen to the commandments of Yahweh your God”
“of the gods of the peoples who are round about you;”
“Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the poor innocents: I have not found it by secret search”
“fatherless”
“and against the adulterers”