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Old TestamentJeremiah · Chapter 13

Jeremiah 13:8

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 13:8 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Jeremiah 13:8 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The NIV reads: "Then the word of the LORD came to me: 'This is what the LORD says: In the same way I will ruin the pride of Judah and th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Jeremiah 13:8 — NIV

Then the word of the LORD came to me: 'This is what the LORD says: In the same way I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem.'

Jeremiah 13:8 (NIV)

Cross-References for Jeremiah 13:8

This is what the LORD says: 'In the same way I will ruin the pride of Judah and the great pride of Jerusalem.'

Immediate context; continues the linen belt analogy.

then I went to the Euphrates and dug up the belt and took it from the place where I had hidden it, but now it was ruined and completely useless.

Immediate context; part of the narrative.

These wicked people, who refuse to listen to my words, who follow the stubbornness of their hearts and go after other gods to serve and worship them, will be like this belt—completely useless!

Explains the meaning of the analogy; disobedience leads to ruin.

Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.

Illustrates the concept of rendering something useless through corruption and disobedience.

All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.

Shares the theme of worthlessness due to disobedience and sin.

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey