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Jeremiah 8:16 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Jeremiah 8:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 8 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they are come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein. all: Heb. the fulness thereof”
Jeremiah 8:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 8:16
This verse describes the approaching enemy: 'The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan.' Dan, at Israel's northern border, would first detect invaders approaching via the Fertile Crescent trade route. 'Snorting' (nachrah, נַחְרָה) evokes powerful war horses, their breath and sounds preceding visible approach. 'The whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones' uses abirim (אַבִּירִים, mighty ones, stallions), emphasizing military power. The psychological impact of hearing an approaching army created terror before the battle began. 'For they are come, and have devoured...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 8:16
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“the prancings of their strong ones.”
“after the name of Dan their father”
“and publishes evil from the hills of Ephraim:”
“This was offered to idols, don't eat it for the sake of the one who told you”
“and have no mercy; their voice roars like the sea”
“the noise of the rattling of wheels”
“with its fullness; the world”
“and on the families that don't call on your name: for they have devoured Jacob”
“and were afraid. The storm of waters passed by. The deep roared and lifted up its hands on high.”
“and the congregation was assembled as one man”