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Jeremiah 8:11 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Jeremiah 8:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 8 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.”
Jeremiah 8:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 8:11
This verse contains Jeremiah's most famous indictment of false religious leaders: 'For they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.' The verb 'healed' (rapha, רָפָא) is used sarcastically—they applied superficial bandages to mortal wounds. 'Slightly' (al-neqallah, עַל־נְקַלָּה) means superficially, trivially, treating serious illness as minor inconvenience. The repeated 'Peace, peace' (shalom, shalom) represents the false prophets' message: all is well, God is pleased, judgment won't come. But 'there is no peace' (ein shalom, אֵ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 8:11
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“saying”
“even because they have seduced my people”
“don't you listen to your prophets”
“that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took away from this place”
“to bring back your captivity”
“The prophets prophesy lies in my name; I didn't send them”
“about four hundred men”
“saying”
“If a man walking in the spirit and falsehood do lie”
“whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked”