Jeremiah 20:12
Jeremiah · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“But, O LORD of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause.”Jeremiah 20:12
What Does Jeremiah 20:12 Mean?
Jeremiah 20:12 is found in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 20, verse 12 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, Care for the Poor, and Righteousness.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Jeremiah 20:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 17:10“I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”1 Samuel 16:7“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”1 Chronicles 28:9“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”Jeremiah 11:20“But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.”Romans 8:27“And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.”Psalms 7:9“Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.”Psalms 62:8“Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.”Psalms 54:7“For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire upon mine enemies.”Psalms 59:10“The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon mine enemies.”Revelation 2:23“And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.”Psalms 26:2“Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.”Psalms 139:23“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:”Jeremiah 15:15“O LORD, thou knowest: remember me, and visit me, and revenge me of my persecutors; take me not away in thy longsuffering: know that for thy sake I have suffered rebuke.”Psalms 11:5“The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.”Psalms 17:3“Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.”Isaiah 37:14“And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it: and Hezekiah went up unto the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.”Jeremiah 17:18“Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction.”Jeremiah 18:19“Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.”1 Samuel 1:15“And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.”2 Chronicles 24:22“Thus Joash the king remembered not the kindness which Jehoiada his father had done to him, but slew his son. And when he died, he said, The LORD look upon it, and require it.”
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