Jeremiah 16:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 16:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 16:3 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 16:3 — KJV
“For thus saith the LORD concerning the sons and concerning the daughters that are born in this place, and concerning their mothers that bare them, and concerning their fathers that begat them in this land;”
— Jeremiah 16:3 (KJV)
Jeremiah 16:3 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 16:3
“Prophesy therefore concerning the land of Israel, and say unto the mountains, and to the hills, to the rivers, and to the valleys, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I have spoken in my jealousy and in my fury, because ye have borne the shame of the heathen:”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:3: thus, saith, lord
“Therefore thus saith the LORD; Thy wife shall be an harlot in the city, and thy sons and thy daughters shall fall by the sword, and thy land shall be divided by line; and thou shalt die in a polluted land: and Israel shall surely go into captivity forth of his land.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:3: thus, saith, lord
“And he cried against the altar in the word of the LORD, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the LORD; Behold, a child shall be born unto the house of David, Josiah by name; and upon thee shall he offer the priests of the high places that burn incense upon thee, and men's bones shall be burnt upon thee.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:3: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:3: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders. arms: Heb. bosom”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:3: thus, saith, lord
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