Jeremiah 47:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 47:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 47:6 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still. p..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 47:6 — KJV
“O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still. put...: Heb. gather thyself”
— Jeremiah 47:6 (KJV)
Jeremiah 47:6 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 47:6
“Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. Laish: also called, Leshem magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraints”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 47:6: how, ere, quiet
“But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. pulled...: Heb. caused her to come”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 47:6: ere, put, into
“And he put them all together into ward three days. put: Heb. gathered”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 47:6: ere, put, into
“And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 47:6: lord, how, long
“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. an...: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 47:6: lord, ere, put
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