Jeremiah 25:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 25:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 25:5 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They said, Turn ye again now every one from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 25:5 — KJV
“They said, Turn ye again now every one from his evil way, and from the evil of your doings, and dwell in the land that the LORD hath given unto you and to your fathers for ever and ever:”
— Jeremiah 25:5 (KJV)
Jeremiah 25:5 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 25:5
“I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 25:5: turn, now, every
“Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 25:5: turn, again, now
“It may be they will present their supplication before the LORD, and will return every one from his evil way: for great is the anger and the fury that the LORD hath pronounced against this people. they...: Heb. their supplication shall fail”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 25:5: turn, again, every
“That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 25:5: now, every, dwell
“Until the LORD have given rest unto your brethren, as well as unto you, and until they also possess the land which the LORD your God hath given them beyond Jordan: and then shall ye return every man unto his possession, which I have given you.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 25:5: turn, every, land
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