Jeremiah 7:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jeremiah 7:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jeremiah 7:28 is a verse from the book of Jeremiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receiveth correctio..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jeremiah 7:28 — KJV
“But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth. correction: or, instruction”
— Jeremiah 7:28 (KJV)
Jeremiah 7:28 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 7:28
“Then shalt thou say, O LORD, thou hast spoken against this place, to cut it off, that none shall remain in it, neither man nor beast, but that it shall be desolate for ever. desolate: Heb. desolations”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 7:28: shalt, say, lord
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 7:28: shalt, say, voice
“The graven images of their gods shall ye burn with fire: thou shalt not desire the silver or gold that is on them, nor take it unto thee, lest thou be snared therein: for it is an abomination to the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 7:28: shalt, nation, lord
“Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 7:28: say, voice, lord
“When the LORD thy God shall cut off the nations from before thee, whither thou goest to possess them, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their land; succeedest...: Heb. inheritest, or, possessest them”
Shares key themes with Jeremiah 7:28: nation, lord, god
Pray Jeremiah 7:28
Generate a Prayer from Jeremiah 7:28
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse