Jeremiah 14:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 14:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 14:16 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the people to whom they prophesy shall be cast out in the streets of Jerusalem because of the famine and the sword; ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 14:16 — KJV
“And the people to whom they prophesy shall be cast out in the streets of Jerusalem because of the famine and the sword; and they shall have none to bury them, them, their wives, nor their sons, nor their daughters: for I will pour their wickedness upon them.”
— Jeremiah 14:16 (KJV)
Jeremiah 14:16 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 14:16
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. grieved: Heb. bitter”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 14:16: people, because, sons
“And David took him more concubines and wives out of Jerusalem, after he was come from Hebron: and there were yet sons and daughters born to David.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 14:16: jerusalem, wives, sons
“And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughters. more: Heb. yet”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 14:16: jerusalem, wives, sons
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 14:16: people, whom, because
“For, lo, our fathers have fallen by the sword, and our sons and our daughters and our wives are in captivity for this.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 14:16: sword, wives, sons
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