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Jeremiah 8:5 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Jeremiah 8:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 8 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.”
Jeremiah 8:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 8:5
God's lament intensifies: 'Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding?' The Hebrew meshuvah nitsachat (מְשׁוּבָה נִצַּחַת) combines meshuvah (backsliding, apostasy, turning away) with nitsachat (perpetual, enduring, complete). This isn't temporary wandering but entrenched, settled apostasy. 'They hold fast deceit' uses chazaq (חָזַק, to strengthen, seize firmly) with tarmit (תַּרְמִית, deceit, treachery). They cling to lies with determination that should characterize faithfulness to God. 'They refuse to return' employs me'anu (מֵאֲנוּ), indicating willful refu...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 8:5
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“says Yahweh.”
“don't your eyes look on truth? you have stricken them”
“and turned their backs”
“nor say”
“so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great”
“he certainly won't exalt them.”
“Don't see! and to the prophets”
“how much more will we not escape who turn away from him who warns from heaven”
“that you may have life.”