Jeremiah 22:9

Jeremiah · Old Testament · Chapter 22

“Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshipped other gods, and served them.”Jeremiah 22:9

What Does Jeremiah 22:9 Mean?

Jeremiah 22:9 is found in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 22, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Idolatry.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to Jeremiah 22:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Kings 22:17“Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched.”2 Chronicles 34:25“Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be poured out upon this place, and shall not be quenched.”Jeremiah 9:13“And the LORD saith, Because they have forsaken my law which I set before them, and have not obeyed my voice, neither walked therein;”Jeremiah 16:11“Then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have forsaken me, saith the LORD, and have walked after other gods, and have served them, and have worshipped them, and have forsaken me, and have not kept my law;”Deuteronomy 29:25“Then men shall say, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD God of their fathers, which he made with them when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt:”1 Kings 19:14“And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.”Jeremiah 2:17“Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, when he led thee by the way?”Jeremiah 31:32“Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt; which my covenant they brake, although I was an husband unto them, saith the LORD:”Jeremiah 40:2“And the captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said unto him, The LORD thy God hath pronounced this evil upon this place.”Jeremiah 44:3“Because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to serve other gods, whom they knew not, neither they, ye, nor your fathers.”Jeremiah 50:7“All that found them have devoured them: and their adversaries said, We offend not, because they have sinned against the LORD, the habitation of justice, even the LORD, the hope of their fathers.”Ezekiel 16:59“For thus saith the Lord GOD; I will even deal with thee as thou hast done, which hast despised the oath in breaking the covenant.”

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