Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 8:2 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 8:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 8 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they shall spread them before the sun, and the moon, and all the host of heaven, whom they have loved, and whom they have served, and after whom they have walked, and whom they have sought, and whom they have worshipped: they shall not be gathered, nor be buried; they shall be for dung upon the face of the earth.”
Jeremiah 8:2 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 8:2
This verse continues the horrific imagery, showing that the exhumed bones would be spread before 'the sun, and the moon, and all the host of heaven, whom they have loved, and whom they have served.' The irony is devastating: the celestial objects Israel worshipped would witness their ultimate shame rather than save them. The verbs accumulate: 'loved' (ahavu, אָהֲבוּ), 'served' (avdum, עֲבָדוּם), 'walked after' (halku achareihem), 'sought' (derashu), 'worshipped' (hishtachavu). This fivefold description emphasizes the totality of their idolatrous devotion to astral deities. The bones would lie ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 8:2
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“whom the kings of Judah had ordained to burn incense in the high places in the cities of Judah”
“Thus says Yahweh”
“and when you see the sun and the moon and the stars”
“and gave them up to serve the army of the sky”
“at the door of the temple of Yahweh”
“and made an Asherah”
“drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem.”
“who became as dung for the earth.”
“and in the night to the frost.”
“and the houses of the kings of Judah”