Jeremiah 14:22

Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou he, O Lord our God? therefore we will wait upon thee: for thou hast made all these things.

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 16:19, nations confess idols as worthless lies—echoing the same rejection of false gods in Jeremiah 14:22.

In Jeremiah 10:15, idols are called worthless mockeries—reinforcing Jeremiah 14:22's point that false gods cannot bring rain.

Jeremiah 10:13 describes God's control of storm and rain, reinforcing that He alone is the source, as in Jeremiah 14:22.

Jeremiah 5:24 affirms God gives seasonal rains, directly echoing the confession in Jeremiah 14:22.

In Jeremiah 2:5, God asks why Israel chased worthlessness — the same contrast between God and idols that Jer 14:22 makes.

Jeremiah 3:3 Historical context

Jeremiah 3:3 links withheld rain to Israel's unfaithfulness — explaining the drought context behind Jer 14:22's confession.

In Isaiah 41:29, idols are delusion and empty wind—reinforcing Jeremiah 14:22's claim that no false god can provide rain.

Joel 2:23 Parallel

Joel 2:23 links rain to God's faithfulness — the same source Jeremiah acknowledges when idols fail.

Amos 4:7 Parallel

Amos 4:7 shows God withholds rain as judgment — the same sovereign control Jeremiah acknowledges over rain.

In Isaiah 44:12-20, idol-makers are mocked for their futile work—paralleling Jeremiah 14:22's rejection of powerless false gods.

Psalm 135:7 Parallel

In Psalm 135:7, God’s control over clouds, rain, and wind is described — the same divine power that Jeremiah affirms brings the rain.

Habakkuk 3:17-19 echoes this lament: even when crops fail, trust in God alone—the same refusal to rely on earthly provision.

Zechariah 10:1 commands asking God for rain, echoing Jeremiah 14:22's confession that only God provides rain.

Job 38:26-28 shows God sends rain even on deserts — underscoring His exclusive control over precipitation.

Zechariah 10:2 condemns idols as false, complementing Jeremiah 14:22's rejection of idols' power over rain.

In Matthew 5:45, Jesus expands this truth: God sends rain on all people — both righteous and unrighteous — showing His impartial care.

Acts 14:15-17 parallels the same theology: God provides rain and crops, turning from worthless idols as in Jeremiah 14:22.

1 Kings 18:39-45 demonstrates God sending rain after Baal's defeat — confirming only He brings rain as Jeremiah states.

In 1 Kings 18:1, God promises rain after drought, reinforcing that He alone sends rain as Jeremiah 14:22 affirms.

In 1 Kings 17:1, Elijah declares a drought at his word, illustrating God's sole control over rain that Jeremiah 14:22 confesses.

1 Kings 8:36 shows rain as a sign of forgiveness — the same action Jeremiah credits solely to God.

In Deuteronomy 32:21, God calls idols 'no god'—matching Jeremiah 14:22's assertion that only the Lord gives rain.

Deuteronomy 28:12 ties rain to covenant obedience — the same divine source Jeremiah affirms when idols are powerless.

Job 38:28 Parallel

Job 38:28 asks 'Has rain a father?' — directly paralleling Jer 14:22's rhetorical question that only God gives rain.

Isaiah 44:9 Parallel

Isaiah 44:9 declares idol-makers are worthless — directly supporting Jer 14:22's contrast that no idol can bring rain.

Micah 5:7 Parallel

Micah 5:7 uses dew and showers from the Lord — the same rain imagery, emphasizing waiting on God for blessing.

Zechariah 14:17 shows rain withheld from those who refuse to worship — reinforcing that God alone controls rain.

2 Chronicles 6:27 is a prayer asking God to send rain when His people repent—matches the plea here that only God can give rain.

1 Samuel 12:21 warns against useless idols that cannot save—directly parallels the point that idols cannot bring rain.

Acts 14:17 Parallel

Acts 14:17 declares God gives rain and fruitful seasons as witness — directly affirming Jer 14:22's confession of God as rain-giver.

James 5:18 Parallel

James 5:18 recounts Elijah's prayer bringing rain — illustrating that God answers when His people call for rain.

Proverbs 3:20 states clouds drop dew by God's knowledge — reinforcing the truth that only God provides water from above.

Psalm 104:13 says God waters the mountains from his dwelling — another affirmation that rain comes from God, not idols.

Psalm 65:9 Parallel

Psalm 65:9 describes God watering the earth and enriching it — echoing the rain-giving power Jeremiah attributes to God alone.

Job 37:12 Parallel

Job 37:12 shows God guiding clouds to accomplish his commands — supporting Jer 14:22's claim that only God brings rain.

Leviticus 26:4 promises rain for obedience—contrasts with the drought as judgment, yet both affirm God as the sole source of rain.

Isaiah 30:23 promises rain for abundant harvests — the same divine provision Jeremiah trusts in alone.

Genesis 2:5 Parallel

Genesis 2:5 shows God's original control over rain—no rain fell until He sent it, reinforcing His exclusive power over moisture.

Psalm 147:8 Parallel

Psalm 147:8 praises God for covering the sky and sending rain — the same action Jeremiah attributes solely to God.

Job 36:27 Parallel

Job 36:27 describes God drawing up water to distill rain — the same divine provision Jeremiah confesses.

Job 28:26 Parallel

In Job 28:26, God decrees the rain — reinforcing that only God, not idols, controls rainfall.

Job 5:10 Parallel

Job 5:10 affirms God sends rain on earth — the same truth Jeremiah declares against false gods.

Deuteronomy 11:14 promises seasonal rain for covenant faithfulness—another reminder that only God gives rain, as lamented here.