Jeremiah 14:7

O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name’s sake: for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 14:21 expands the appeal: 'for your name's sake' not to spurn them, linking to the covenant.

Jeremiah 14:20 continues the same prayer with an explicit acknowledgment of sin, supporting the plea for God's name's sake.

In Jeremiah 5:6, the same 'many transgressions' bring judgment by wild beasts — showing the consequence behind this plea.

In Jeremiah 3:6, God describes Israel's faithless idolatry — the very 'backslidings' confessed in this verse.

Jeremiah 2:19 warns that sin itself brings chastisement — contrasting with the plea for mercy based on God's name in 14:7.

Joshua 7:9 Parallel

Joshua 7:9 appeals to God's great name when Israel is in trouble, exactly the same plea as 'for your name's sake' in Jeremiah.

Daniel 9:19 Parallel

Daniel 9:19 pleads 'for your own sake' — directly paralleling Jeremiah's 'for your name's sake' as the grounds for divine action.

Daniel 9:18 Parallel

Daniel 9:18 bases its plea on God's great mercy, not human righteousness — exactly the same approach Jeremiah takes in his prayer.

Daniel 9:9 Parallel

Daniel 9:9 affirms that mercy belongs to God despite rebellion — backing Jeremiah's confidence in appealing to God's character.

In Daniel 9:5-16, Daniel’s prayer closely parallels this confession of sin and appeal to God’s mercy for His name’s sake.

Ezekiel 20:22 again cites God's restraint 'for the sake of my name' — reinforcing the same pattern Jeremiah relies on.

Ezekiel 20:14 repeats God acting for His name's sake despite Israel's rebellion — mirroring the basis of Jeremiah's appeal.

Ezekiel 20:9 shows God acting 'for the sake of my name' to prevent profanation — the same divine motivation Jeremiah invokes in his plea.

Isaiah 59:12 also says 'our sins testify against us,' a direct parallel to Jeremiah's confession of collective guilt.

Psalm 115:1 Parallel

Psalm 115:1 echoes the same plea: 'Not to us, but to your name give glory' — both appeal for God to act for His name's honor.

Ezra 9:6 Parallel

In Ezra 9:6, a similar confession of shame — 'our guilt has mounted to the heavens' — echoes the magnitude of sin here.

Psalm 25:11 Parallel

Psalm 25:11 prays 'for your name's sake, pardon my guilt' — identical appeal to God's reputation for forgiveness.

Psalm 31:3 Parallel

Psalm 31:3 appeals for guidance 'for your name's sake' — the same phrase Jeremiah uses in his plea for deliverance despite sin.

1 John 2:12 Parallel

1 John 2:12 says sins are forgiven 'for his name's sake'—directly parallel to the basis of this plea.

Amos 7:2 Parallel

Amos 7:2 has the prophet interceding 'O Lord GOD, please forgive!'—a similar plea for mercy despite Israel's weakness.

Hosea 11:7 Parallel

Hosea 11:7 says people are 'bent on turning away'—a direct parallel to the many backslidings in this plea.

1 Samuel 12:22 grounds God's faithfulness in His great name — directly paralleling the basis of Jeremiah's appeal for mercy despite sins.

Isaiah 48:9 Parallel

Isaiah 48:9 states God defers anger for His name's sake — directly affirming the rationale Jeremiah appeals to for mercy.

Psalm 106:8 Parallel

Psalm 106:8 recounts God saving Israel for His name's sake — the precedent Jeremiah invokes for present mercy.

Psalm 79:9 Parallel

Psalm 79:9 combines plea for help and atonement for sins for God's name's sake — nearly identical in structure to Jeremiah's prayer.

Hosea 14:4 Parallel

Hosea 14:4 promises God will heal backsliding—complementary to the plea for God to act despite backsliding here.

Ezra 9:7 Historical context

In Ezra 9:7, the same pattern of ancestral sin leading to captivity gives historical weight to the confession.

Ezra 9:15 Parallel

In Ezra 9:15, God's justice is affirmed despite guilt — mirroring the appeal to God's name in this confession.

In Nehemiah 9:33, the same acknowledgment: God is righteous, we have acted wickedly — reinforcing the plea here.

Deuteronomy 32:27 shows God acting to prevent enemy misinterpretation, a similar motive of protecting His reputation.

Hosea 4:16 Parallel

Hosea 4:16 compares Israel to a stubborn heifer—parallel to the backsliding confessed here, both depict rebellion.

Hosea 5:5 Parallel

Hosea 5:5 says 'the pride of Israel testifies' — similar idea that sin itself bears witness, though here pride rather than iniquities.

Hosea 7:10 Parallel

Hosea 7:10 repeats that Israel's pride testifies against them, paralleling the confession in Jeremiah of sin testifying.

In Nehemiah 9:34, the sin of kings and priests is specified — detailing the 'many backslidings' confessed here.

John 17:11 Parallel

John 17:11 prays 'keep them in your name'—echoing the appeal 'for your name's sake' in this plea.