Jeremiah 14:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 14:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 14:17 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 14:17 — NIV
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 14:17
“Oh, that my head were a spring of water and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night for the slain of my people.”
Shares the theme of lament and weeping over Judah's destruction
“But if you do not listen, I will weep in secret because of your pride; my eyes will weep bitterly, overflowing with tears, because the LORD’s flock will be taken captive.”
Similar language and expression of sorrow for the people's fate.
“This is why I weep and my eyes overflow with tears. No one is near to comfort me, no one to restore my spirit. My children are destitute because the enemy has prevailed.”
Echoes the weeping and lamentation over the suffering of the people.
“Have you completely rejected Judah? Does your heart loathe Zion? Why have you struck us down so that there is no healing for us? We hoped for peace but no good has come, for a time of healing but there is only terror.”
Contextual cross-reference, showing the consequences of their sin
“Who will have pity on you, Jerusalem? Who will mourn for you? Who will stop to ask how you are?”
Similar question of who will mourn over the city.
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