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Jeremiah 8:10 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Jeremiah 8:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 8 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall inherit them: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.”
Jeremiah 8:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 8:10
This verse announces judgment on corrupt leaders: 'Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall inherit them.' Losing wives and lands to conquerors represented complete social devastation and covenant curse (Deuteronomy 28:30-33). 'For every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness' uses batsa (בָּצַע, unjust gain, covetousness) indicating systemic greed across all social levels. 'From the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely' employs shaqer (שֶׁקֶר, falsehood, deception). When prophets and priests—those responsi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 8:10
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“their fields and their wives together; for I will stretch out my hand on the inhabitants of the land”
“and they sit before you as my people”
“and another man shall lie with her: you shall build a house”
“to shed blood”
“and their houses a desolation. Yes”
“they are all without knowledge; they are all mute dogs”
“and stagger with strong drink. The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink. They are swallowed up by wine. They stagger with strong drink. They err in vision. They stumble in judgment.”
“in my house have I found their wickedness”
“and take taxes from him of wheat: You have built houses of hewn stone”
“teaching things which they ought not”