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Jeremiah 9:17 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Jeremiah 9:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 9 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for cunning women, that they may come:”
Jeremiah 9:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 9:17
This verse calls for mourners: 'Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women.' The Hebrew meqonenoth (מְקוֹנְנוֹת, mourning women) were professional wailers who led public lamentation at funerals. 'That they may come; and send for cunning women, that they may come.' The Hebrew chakamoth (חֲכָמוֹת, skilled/wise women) indicates expertise in funeral rites and laments. The call for professional mourners suggests the coming devastation will exceed family capacity for grief—organized, expert mourning will be required for the magnitude of death coming. The double comman...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 9:17
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“the God of Armies”
“they shall be afraid of heights”
“they are written in the lamentations.”
“and saw the flute players”
“who are ready to rouse up leviathan.”
“and he saw an uproar”