Jeremiah 16:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 16:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 16:5 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For thus saith the LORD, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament nor bemoan them: for I have taken aw..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 16:5 — KJV
“For thus saith the LORD, Enter not into the house of mourning, neither go to lament nor bemoan them: for I have taken away my peace from this people, saith the LORD, even lovingkindness and mercies. mourning: or, mourning feast”
— Jeremiah 16:5 (KJV)
Jeremiah 16:5 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 16:5
“And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:5: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:5: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace. feasts: or, solemn, or, set times”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:5: thus, saith, lord
“I have not eaten thereof in my mourning, neither have I taken away ought thereof for any unclean use, nor given ought thereof for the dead: but I have hearkened to the voice of the LORD my God, and have done according to all that thou hast commanded me.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:5: lord, mourning, neither
“But thus saith the LORD, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children. captives: Heb. captivity”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 16:5: thus, saith, lord
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