Jeremiah 27:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 27:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 27:18 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 27:18 — KJV
“But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon.”
— Jeremiah 27:18 (KJV)
Jeremiah 27:18 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 27:18
“And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD. both...: Heb. from small even unto great”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 27:18: prophets, word, lord
“And when the year was expired, king Nebuchadnezzar sent, and brought him to Babylon, with the goodly vessels of the house of the LORD, and made Zedekiah his brother king over Judah and Jerusalem. when...: Heb. at the return of the year goodly...: Heb. vessels of desire Zedekiah...: or, Mattaniah, his father's brother”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 27:18: lord, vessels, house
“And thou hast also appointed prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, saying, There is a king in Judah: and now shall it be reported to the king according to these words. Come now therefore, and let us take counsel together.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 27:18: prophets, word, let
“Also I spake to the priests and to all this people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets that prophesy unto you, saying, Behold, the vessels of the LORD'S house shall now shortly be brought again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 27:18: prophets, word, lord
“Yea, thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, concerning the vessels that remain in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah and of Jerusalem;”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 27:18: lord, hosts, vessels
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