Jeremiah 48:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 48:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 48:17 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beaut..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 48:17 — KJV
“All ye that are about him, bemoan him; and all ye that know his name, say, How is the strong staff broken, and the beautiful rod!”
— Jeremiah 48:17 (KJV)
Jeremiah 48:17 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 48:17
“Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 48:17: about, know, name
“They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him. back: Heb. neck”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 48:17: about, say, how
“And it came to pass, as he drew back his hand, that, behold, his brother came out: and she said, How hast thou broken forth? this breach be upon thee: therefore his name was called Pharez. How hast...: or, Wherefore hast thou made this breach against thee? Pharez: that is A breach”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 48:17: name, how, broken
“For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 48:17: know, name, say
“And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 48:17: know, name, say
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