Jeremiah 12:14

Thus saith the Lord against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 12:17, the same oracle concludes: nations that refuse to obey will be uprooted and destroyed — the direct consequence of the warning here.

Jeremiah 48:1 opens the oracle against Moab, a neighboring nation that will be judged for opposing God's people.

Jeremiah 49:1 specifically rebukes Ammon for dispossessing Gad, exemplifying the evil neighbors touching Israel's inheritance.

Jeremiah 50:9–17 Historical context

Jeremiah 50:9-17 describes Babylon's punishment for devouring Israel — a key evil neighbor judged as promised here.

Jeremiah 51:33-35 uses harvest imagery for Babylon's judgment — echoing the divine retribution against evil neighbors here.

In Jeremiah 30:16, God promises that those who devour Israel will be devoured — the same reversal of judgment on Israel's oppressors seen here.

Jeremiah 48:26 Historical context

Jeremiah 48:26 depicts Moab's judgment for pride — a specific example of an evil neighbor being plucked out as promised here.

Jeremiah 2:3 describes Israel as firstfruits, and all who devour her incur guilt—same principle of harming God's special inheritance.

Jeremiah 48:27 Historical context

Jeremiah 48:27 reveals Moab's scorn for Israel — the hostile attitude that characterizes the evil neighbors judged here.

Jeremiah 51:64 pronounces final judgment on Babylon—one of the evil neighbors who touched Israel's heritage—echoing the plucking up theme.

In Jeremiah 18:7, God declares His sovereign power to uproot nations — the same action threatened against Israel's evil neighbors here.

Ezekiel 39:28 adds that no remnant remains among nations — a permanent gathering parallel to the promise here.

Ezekiel 34:13 continues the rescue: gathering from countries into their own land, fulfilling the restoration hinted at here.

Hosea 1:11 Parallel

Hosea 1:11 depicts Judah and Israel gathered under one head — a parallel unification after the scattering mentioned here.

Amos 9:14 Parallel

Amos 9:14 promises restored fortunes, rebuilding cities — the same restoration after exile that this verse anticipates.

Amos 9:15 Contrast

Amos 9:15 promises they will never be uprooted again — a contrast with the plucking up here, showing ultimate security.

Obadiah 1:10-16 condemns Edom for violence against Jacob, directly aligning with the judgment on evil neighbors in Jeremiah.

Zephaniah 2:8-10 pronounces judgment on Moab and Ammon for taunting God's people, matching the evil neighbors who will be plucked up.

Zephaniah 3:20 tells of gathering and restoring fortunes — a parallel hope bringing the scattered people back.

Zechariah 2:8 declares that whoever touches Israel touches God's eye—the same 'touch' triggers divine judgment.

Zechariah 12:2-4 makes Jerusalem a cup of staggering to attacking nations, parallel to plucking up the evil neighbors.

Ezekiel 39:27 speaks of bringing back from enemies' lands — reinforcing the restoration theme after plucking up.

Ezekiel 37:21 describes gathering Israel from all nations to their land — the same hope after judgment in this verse.

Ezekiel 36:24 directly echoes gathering from nations to bring into own land — a parallel promise of return from exile.

Ezekiel 35:1-15 details judgment on Edom for their hostility—a direct example of an evil neighbor who touched Israel's heritage.

In Ezekiel 34:12, God as shepherd seeks out scattered sheep — the same restoration promised after plucking up evil neighbors.

Ezekiel 25:3-15 pronounces judgment on nations like Ammon and Moab for hostility to Israel — the same neighbors targeted here.

Isaiah 11:11-16 details regathering of Israel and judgment on neighbors—directly matching the dual theme of Jeremiah 12:14-15.

In Deuteronomy 28:63, God warns He will uproot Israel for disobedience — the same verb used here for judgment on evil neighbors.

Joel 3:2 Parallel

In Joel 3:2, God gathers all nations for judgment for scattering His people and dividing His land — the same charge against evil neighbors here.

Zechariah 1:15 reveals God's anger at nations who furthered disaster against Israel, echoing the punishment of evil neighbors.

In Ezekiel 28:24, God promises to remove the briers and thorns around Israel — the same image of hostile neighbors being dealt with as here.

In Zephaniah 3:20, the same promise of gathering and restoring the fortunes of God's scattered people echoes the restoration theme here.

In Zechariah 10:6-12, God promises to strengthen and gather His scattered flock back from the nations, mirroring the restoration after judgment here.

Psalm 105:15 warns against touching God's anointed; here the evil neighbors touch the inheritance—same root concept of divine protection.