Jeremiah 49:16
The Scripture
(16) Thy terribleness hath deceived thee, and the pride of thine heart, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith the LORD.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Jeremiah 49 God tells the people of Judah that He will not destroy them as He did the surrounding nations, and He will bring them back to their land. He also warns that the nations will be punished for their sins, while the righteous will be vindicated. The chapter emphasizes God’s faithfulness and the ultimate restoration of Jerusalem.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 48:29Proverbs 16:18Proverbs 18:21Proverbs 29:23Isaiah 25:4Isaiah 25:5Isaiah 49:25Obadiah 1:3Song of Solomon 2:14Isaiah 2:21Jeremiah 48:28Job 39:27
Related verses (shared words)
Obadiah 1:4Obadiah 1:3Amos 9:2Amos 9:3Psalms 68:15Obadiah 1:12