Jeremiah 2:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 2:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 2:24 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 2:24 — KJV
“A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her. A wild...: or, O wild ass, etc used: Heb. taught her pleasure: Heb. the desire of her heart turn...: or, reverse it?”
— Jeremiah 2:24 (KJV)
Jeremiah 2:24 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 2:24
“For the mountains will I take up a weeping and wailing, and for the habitations of the wilderness a lamentation, because they are burned up, so that none can pass through them; neither can men hear the voice of the cattle; both the fowl of the heavens and the beast are fled; they are gone. habitations: or, pastures burned up: or, desolate both...: Heb. from the fowl even to, etc”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 2:24: wild, ass, wilderness
“And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses. seek...: Heb. roll himself upon us”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 2:24: ass, occasion, turn
“And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee. And...: Heb. And it shall come to pass, that when these signs, etc that...: Heb. do for thee as thine hand shall find”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 2:24: ass, occasion, find
“And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi. following: Heb. after”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 2:24: wild, ass, wilderness
“And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. from...: Heb. from aside, etc”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 2:24: wild, wilderness, wind
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