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Lamentations 2:14 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Lamentations 2:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Lamentations chapter 2 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity ; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment.”
Lamentations 2:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Lamentations 2:14
This verse exposes false prophecy's devastating role: "Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee" (neviyaikh chazu-lakh shav vetafel). The word shav (שָׁוְא) means vain, empty, false—the same term used in the Third Commandment against taking God's name in vain (Exodus 20:7). Tafel (תָּפֵל) means tasteless, unsalted, foolish. These prophets offered spiritual junk food—pleasing but nutritionally worthless. The specific failure follows: "they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity" (velo-gillu al-avonek lehashiv shevutech). True prophets expose sin to provok...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Lamentations 2:14
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“seeing false visions”
“and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will you do in the end of it?”
“don't spare”
“like a roaring lion ravening the prey: they have devoured souls; they take treasure and precious things; they have made her widows many in the midst of it.”
“they proclaim”
“Where is Yahweh? and those who handle the law didn't know me: the rulers also transgressed against me”
“and their fields to those who shall possess them: for everyone from the least even to the greatest is given to covetousness; from the prophet even to the priest every one deals falsely.”
“don't you listen to your prophets”
“of Yahweh of Armies our God.”
“whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked”