Jeremiah 7:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 7:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 7:16 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 7:16 — NIV
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 7:16
““So do not pray for this people nor offer any plea or petition for them, because I will not listen when they call to me in the time of their distress.”
Similar command not to intercede for the people.
“Then the Lord said to me, “Do not pray for the well-being of this people.”
Explicit command not to pray for the people's welfare.
“Now leave me alone so that my anger may burn against them and that I may destroy them. Then I will make you into a great nation.””
God's refusal to relent and command not to intercede are similar.
“Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it up as a whole burnt offering to the Lord. He cried out to the Lord on Israel’s behalf, and the Lord answered him.”
Contrasts with Jeremiah's situation; prayer was effective in the past.
“Even if these three men—Noah, Daniel and Job—were in it, they could save only themselves by their righteousness, declares the Sovereign Lord.”
Highlights the severity of the situation where even righteous intercession is ineffective.
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