Jeremiah 18:20
Jeremiah · Old Testament · Chapter 18
“Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, and to turn away thy wrath from them.”Jeremiah 18:20
What Does Jeremiah 18:20 Mean?
Jeremiah 18:20 is found in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 18, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Justice, Judgment, Repentance, Sin, Integrity, Suffering, and Reconciliation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Jeremiah 18:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 15:1“Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.”Psalms 35:12“They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul.”1 Samuel 19:4“And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:”Psalms 35:7“For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.”Psalms 38:20“They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow the thing that good is.”Psalms 57:6“They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”Psalms 106:23“Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them.”1 Samuel 24:17“And he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.”Psalms 7:15“He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made.”Psalms 119:85“The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law.”Proverbs 17:13“Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.”Jeremiah 7:16“Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.”Luke 13:8“And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:”Genesis 18:22“And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the LORD.”Psalms 7:4“If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)”Psalms 109:4“For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.”Psalms 119:95“The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies.”Psalms 140:5“The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.”Proverbs 26:27“Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.”
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