Jeremiah 49:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 49:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 49:1 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the LORD; Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Ga..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 49:1 — KJV
“Concerning the Ammonites, thus saith the LORD; Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth their king inherit Gad, and his people dwell in his cities? Concerning: or, Against their king: or, Melcom”
— Jeremiah 49:1 (KJV)
Jeremiah 49:1 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 49:1
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I have given to my servant Jacob.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 49:1: thus, saith, lord
“Thus saith the LORD against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 49:1: thus, saith, lord
“Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, That which thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria I have heard.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 49:1: thus, saith, lord
“And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 49:1: lord, israel, why
“Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Whereas thou hast prayed to me against Sennacherib king of Assyria:”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 49:1: thus, saith, lord
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