Jeremiah 40:16
Jeremiah · Old Testament · Chapter 40
“But Gedaliah the son of Ahikam said unto Johanan the son of Kareah, Thou shalt not do this thing: for thou speakest falsely of Ishmael.”Jeremiah 40:16
What Does Jeremiah 40:16 Mean?
Jeremiah 40:16 is found in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 40, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 3 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (3)
These passages are connected to Jeremiah 40:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 41:2“Then arose Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and the ten men that were with him, and smote Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan with the sword, and slew him, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.”Matthew 10:16“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”Romans 3:8“And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.”
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