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Jeremiah 8:22 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Jeremiah 8:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 8 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered? recovered: Heb. gone up?”
Jeremiah 8:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 8:22
This famous verse cries out for healing: 'Is there no balm in Gilead? is there no physician there?' Gilead, the Transjordanian region, was renowned for medicinal balm exported throughout the ancient world. The Hebrew tseori (צֳרִי, balm, balsam) was a precious healing ointment. 'Physician' (rophe, רֹפֵא) indicates professional healers. The questions expect positive answers—yes, there is balm; yes, there are physicians. Yet the perplexing conclusion: 'Why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?' If healing resources exist, why does the wound remain fatal? The implied answ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 8:22
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“and take balm”
“and they lifted up their eyes and looked”
“if so be she may be healed.”
“Your hurt is incurable”
“who had spent all her living on physicians”
“Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.,And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick.,,,,,,,,”
“Israel”
“they said to his disciples”
“that you revolt more and more? The whole head is sick”