Jeremiah 23:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 23:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 23:2 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and dri..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 23:2 — KJV
“Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them: behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith the LORD.”
— Jeremiah 23:2 (KJV)
Jeremiah 23:2 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 23:2
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will feed them, even this people, with wormwood, and give them water of gall to drink.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 23:2: therefore, thus, saith
“Therefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon Judah and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the evil that I have pronounced against them: because I have spoken unto them, but they have not heard; and I have called unto them, but they have not answered.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 23:2: therefore, thus, saith
“Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 23:2: therefore, thus, saith
“Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 23:2: thus, saith, lord
“Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Behold, I am bringing such evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever heareth of it, both his ears shall tingle.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 23:2: therefore, thus, saith
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