Jeremiah 20:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 20:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 20:9 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 20:9 — KJV
“Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.”
— Jeremiah 20:9 (KJV)
Jeremiah 20:9 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 20:9
“And a man's uncle shall take him up, and he that burneth him, to bring out the bones out of the house, and shall say unto him that is by the sides of the house, Is there yet any with thee? and he shall say, No. Then shall he say, Hold thy tongue: for we may not make mention of the name of the LORD. we...: or, they will not, or, have not”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 20:9: then, make, mention
“And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 20:9: then, make, nor
“So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and I will not let them pollute my holy name any more: and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 20:9: then, make, any
“Then Paul, after that the governor had beckoned unto him to speak, answered, Forasmuch as I know that thou hast been of many years a judge unto this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself:”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 20:9: then, nor, speak
“And Moses gave commandment, and they caused it to be proclaimed throughout the camp, saying, Let neither man nor woman make any more work for the offering of the sanctuary. So the people were restrained from bringing.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 20:9: make, nor, any
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