Jeremiah 16:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 16:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 16:11 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have forsaken me, saith the LORD, and have walked after other gods, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 16:11 — KJV
“Then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have forsaken me, saith the LORD, and have walked after other gods, and have served them, and have worshipped them, and have forsaken me, and have not kept my law;”
— Jeremiah 16:11 (KJV)
Jeremiah 16:11 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 16:11
“Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Judah, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they have despised the law of the LORD, and have not kept his commandments, and their lies caused them to err, after the which their fathers have walked:”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:11: because, fathers, saith
“Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:11: then, because, forsaken
“And they shall answer, Because they forsook the LORD their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath the LORD brought upon them all this evil.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:11: because, fathers, lord
“And it shall be answered, Because they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, and laid hold on other gods, and worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath he brought all this evil upon them.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:11: because, fathers, lord
“And it shall come to pass, when ye shall say, Wherefore doeth the LORD our God all these things unto us? then shalt thou answer them, Like as ye have forsaken me, and served strange gods in your land, so shall ye serve strangers in a land that is not yours.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:11: then, shalt, say
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