Jeremiah 11:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 11:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 11:22 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will punish them: the young men shall die by the sword; their sons and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 11:22 — KJV
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will punish them: the young men shall die by the sword; their sons and their daughters shall die by famine: punish: Heb. visit upon”
— Jeremiah 11:22 (KJV)
Jeremiah 11:22 in Context — About the Book of Jeremiah
Jeremiah preached for forty years to a nation that would not listen, weeping as Jerusalem fell. Yet from the rubble come some of Scripture's most hopeful promises: plans to prosper and not harm, a new covenant written on hearts, and a God who invites us to call and see great things.
Cross-References for Jeremiah 11:22
“Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword. that...: Heb. the pity of your soul”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 11:22: thus, saith, lord
“Therefore thus saith the LORD; Thy wife shall be an harlot in the city, and thy sons and thy daughters shall fall by the sword, and thy land shall be divided by line; and thou shalt die in a polluted land: and Israel shall surely go into captivity forth of his land.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 11:22: therefore, thus, saith
“Therefore thus saith the LORD; Ye have not hearkened unto me, in proclaiming liberty, every one to his brother, and every man to his neighbour: behold, I proclaim a liberty for you, saith the LORD, to the sword, to the pestilence, and to the famine; and I will make you to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth. to be...: Heb. for a removing”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 11:22: therefore, thus, saith
“Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. arms: Heb. bosom”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 11:22: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever: did cast...: Heb. corrupted his compassions”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 11:22: thus, saith, lord
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