Jeremiah 13:24

Therefore will I scatter them as the stubble that passeth away by the wind of the wilderness.

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 9:16, the scatter is followed by the sword — same theme of judgment by dispersion, but without the chaff imagery.

Deuteronomy 4:27 similarly warns of scattering among nations — the same judgment imagery echoed here.

Deuteronomy 28:64 describes the same scattering curse — dispersion among all peoples as covenant punishment.

Psalm 1:4 Parallel

In Psalm 1:4, the same image of chaff driven by wind describes the wicked — directly parallels this scattering judgment.

In Psalm 83:13-15, enemies are made like chaff before the wind — echoes this imagery of divine scattering by storm.

In Isaiah 17:13, nations are chased like chaff before the wind — identical metaphor for God's judgment scattering them.

In Isaiah 41:16, winnowing and wind carry away chaff — same scattering judgment imagery as here.

Ezekiel 5:12 repeats the scattering to every wind, reinforcing the same judgment metaphor.

Ezekiel 17:21 echoes scattering to every wind as judgment on the rebellious, just as here.

Hosea 13:3 Parallel

In Hosea 13:3, the chaff swirling from the threshing floor is among the ephemeral images — parallels the fleeting scattering.

In Zephaniah 2:2, 'driven away like the chaff' uses nearly identical phrasing — strong parallel to this verse's stubble image.

Luke 21:24 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 21:24 fulfills this scattering prophecy with Jerusalem's destruction and dispersion among nations.

Job 21:18 Parallel

In Job 21:18, the wicked are like stubble before the wind — directly echoes the same simile of divine judgment.

Leviticus 26:33 Historical context

Leviticus 26:18 sets the pattern of escalating discipline for disobedience — Jeremiah's scattering fulfills this covenant curse.

Ezekiel 6:8 Parallel

Ezekiel 6:8 also speaks of scattering among nations, but with a promise of a remnant — expanding on the judgment.