Jeremiah 15:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 15:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 15:16 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 15:16 — KJV
“Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. I am...: Heb. thy name is called upon me”
— Jeremiah 15:16 (KJV)
Jeremiah 15:16 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 15:16
“Yea, they made their hearts as an adamant stone, lest they should hear the law, and the words which the LORD of hosts hath sent in his spirit by the former prophets: therefore came a great wrath from the LORD of hosts. by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 15:16: words, eat, word
“For thou, O LORD of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee. revealed: Heb. opened the ear”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 15:16: found, heart, lord
“It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left. left: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 15:16: words, found, word
“And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD. both...: Heb. from small even unto great”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 15:16: words, found, eat
“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 15:16: found, joy, mine
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