Jeremiah 44:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 44:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 44:16 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 44:16 — KJV
“As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee.”
— Jeremiah 44:16 (KJV)
Jeremiah 44:16 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 44:16
“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 44:16: word, hast, spoken
“And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 44:16: hast, spoken, name
“Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 44:16: word, hast, name
“And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever, and do as thou hast said.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 44:16: word, hast, spoken
“And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the LORD: and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, It is well spoken. It is...: Heb. The word is good”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 44:16: word, spoken, name
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