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Jeremiah 7:8 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Jeremiah 7:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 7 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.”
Jeremiah 7:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 7:8
God confronts their false confidence directly: 'Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit' (hinnēh ʾattem bōṭĕḥîm lāḵem ʿal-diḇrê haššāqer lĕḇilttî hôʿîl). The verb bāṭaḥ (trust) indicates misplaced confidence. The 'lying words' (diḇrê haššāqer) are explicitly named as unprofitable (lĕḇilttî hôʿîl)—they provide no benefit, no protection, no salvation. This demolishes the comforting theology that temple presence guarantees security. The rhetorical question in verse 9 will expose the absurdity: they commit flagrant covenant violations yet expect temple worship to save them. This patter...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 7:8
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“Because ye have said”
“and their fields to those who shall possess them: for everyone from the least even to the greatest is given to covetousness; from the prophet even to the priest every one deals falsely.”
“and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will you do in the end of it?”
“even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?”
“Ah”
“and walk in lies; and they strengthen the hands of evil-doers”
“saying”
“Ah”
“Don't see! and to the prophets”
“who say”