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Jeremiah 9:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Jeremiah 9:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 9 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity. deceive: or, mock”
Jeremiah 9:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 9:5
This verse continues describing deceit: 'And they will deceive every one his neighbour, and will not speak the truth.' The Hebrew hathal (הָתַל, mock, deceive) and emeth lo yedabberu (אֱמֶת לֹא יְדַבֵּרוּ, truth they will not speak) emphasize comprehensive dishonesty. 'They have taught their tongue to speak lies' uses the Hebrew limmedu (לִמְּדוּ, trained, disciplined)—lying requires practice until it becomes habitual, second nature. 'And weary themselves to commit iniquity' employs la'u (לָאוּ, to be weary, exhausted). They expend energy on evil that should fuel righteousness, wearing themsel...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 9:5
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“isn't it of Yahweh of Armies that the peoples labor for the fire”
“It is in vain: you found a reviving of your strength; therefore you weren't faint.”
“and turning away from following our God”
“her inhabitants speak lies”
“and you choose the language of the crafty.”
“[as it were] their bow”
“branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;”
“shall no man make you ashamed?”
“what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me!”