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Jeremiah 8:7 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Jeremiah 8:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 8 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.”
Jeremiah 8:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 8:7
This verse introduces a powerful nature contrast: 'Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times.' The Hebrew chasidah (חֲסִידָה, stork) derives from chesed (חֶסֶד), emphasizing the bird's faithful, loyal nature in following migratory patterns. 'The turtle, and the crane, and the swallow observe the time of their coming' (tor, agur, sis)—three more migratory birds instinctively following God's natural order. 'But my people know not the judgment of the LORD' creates devastating contrast. Birds possess natural instinct (yada, יָדַע, know) to follow divine order; God's covenant people,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 8:7
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“and the donkey his master's crib; but Israel doesn't know”
“Surely these are poor; they are foolish; for they don't know the way of Yahweh”
“you sluggard. Consider her ways”
“and the voice of the turtledove is heard in our land.”
“lyre”