Jeremiah 17:10
I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
Cross-reference
In Jeremiah 11:20, the prophet uses almost identical language — 'testing the mind and heart' — affirming that God judges based on inner examination.
In Jeremiah 20:12, again God is called the one who tests the righteous and sees the heart and mind — directly parallel to God searching the heart in Jeremiah 17:10.
In Jeremiah 21:14, God says he will punish according to the fruit of deeds, using similar language for judgment on Jerusalem.
In Jeremiah 32:19, the same God is described as rewarding each person according to their ways and deeds, reinforcing the theme.
In Jeremiah 6:19, God brings disaster as the fruit of their devices, using the same 'fruit' imagery for judgment based on deeds.
In Jeremiah 42:20, the people's dishonesty in asking for prayer while not intending to obey illustrates God knowing their hearts and judging accordingly.
John 2:25 says Jesus knew what was in man without testimony, echoing Jeremiah's statement that the Lord searches the heart and knows inner motives.
Proverbs 17:3 uses the metaphor of testing, stating that the Lord tests the heart—directly parallel to Jeremiah's claim.
In Isaiah 3:10, the righteous are told they will eat the fruit of their deeds, affirming the reward aspect of the same principle.
In Matthew 16:27, Jesus applies this OT principle to his own return, saying he will repay each person according to what they have done.
In Revelation 22:12, Jesus declares he brings recompense to repay each one for what he has done, echoing the same divine promise.
In Romans 2:6-8, Paul explicitly cites the principle of rendering according to works, distinguishing reward for good and wrath for evil.
Romans 8:27 refers to God as the one who searches hearts, directly echoing Jeremiah 17:10, and adds that the Spirit intercedes according to God's will.
Galatians 6:7 states 'a man reaps what he sows,' directly paralleling God rewarding each according to their deeds.
Galatians 6:8 expands the reaping principle: flesh yields destruction, Spirit yields life—reinforcing reward based on conduct.
Hebrews 4:12 depicts God's word discerning heart intentions, aligning with Jeremiah's claim that God tests the mind and searches the heart.
Hebrews 4:13 states nothing is hidden from God's sight and all must give account, reinforcing Jeremiah's theme of divine examination and judgment according to deeds.
In Revelation 2:23, Christ directly applies this divine attribute to himself, claiming to search hearts and repay deeds.
In Revelation 20:12, the dead are judged by what they have done, fulfilling the pattern of reward according to deeds here stated.
Psalm 139:24 continues the search, asking God to lead in the right way, complementing Jeremiah's judgment according to deeds.
In 2 Chronicles 6:30, Solomon says God alone knows hearts and gives according to ways — the exact principle of rewarding according to deeds in Jeremiah 17:10.
In 1 Chronicles 29:17, David acknowledges God tests the heart and delights in uprightness — consistent with God searching the heart in Jeremiah 17:10.
In Psalm 7:9, the same phrase 'tries the hearts and minds' appears, reinforcing that God examines inner motives to judge righteously.
In 1 Chronicles 28:9, David declares the LORD searches all hearts and understands thoughts — directly mirroring the divine search described in Jeremiah 17:10.
In Psalm 62:12, the psalmist affirms that God renders to each according to his work, echoing the same principle of divine retribution.
Psalm 139:1 begins a passage on God's intimate knowledge, with David acknowledging that God has searched him—reflecting Jeremiah's claim that the Lord searches the heart.
Psalm 139:2 adds that God discerns thoughts from afar, aligning with Jeremiah's 'test the mind'—God's complete knowledge of inner life.
In 1 Samuel 16:7, God tells Samuel He looks at the heart, not outward appearance — the same truth that God searches the heart as stated in Jeremiah 17:10.
Psalm 139:23 prays for God to search his heart and try his thoughts, directly reflecting the divine action described in Jeremiah 17:10.
In 1 Thessalonians 2:4, God tests hearts — directly paralleling the Lord who searches the heart and examines the mind.
In 1 Samuel 2:3, God knows and weighs deeds — reinforcing the same principle of reward according to conduct.
1 Kings 8:39 echoes that God alone knows hearts and rewards each according to their ways — confirming Jeremiah’s statement.
In 1 John 3:20, God knows everything, even when our hearts condemn us — reinforcing the LORD's intimate knowledge of the heart.
Deuteronomy 8:2 explicitly says God tested Israel to know their heart—direct parallel to searching the heart and examining the mind.
In Proverbs 5:21, the LORD observes all a man's ways and ponders his paths—parallel to God testing the heart and rewarding deeds.
In Acts 15:8, God, who knows the heart, affirms Gentile believers — the same divine heart-search that rewards deeds in Jeremiah.
Acts 1:24 prays to God 'who knows the hearts of all,' directly restating the truth of Jeremiah 17:10 that God searches the heart and judges rightly.
John 21:17 has Peter say 'Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you,' affirming Jesus' knowledge of the heart, as in Jeremiah 17:10.
Luke 16:15 states 'God knows your hearts,' explicitly echoing Jeremiah 17:10's claim that the Lord searches the heart and judges by inner reality.
Luke 9:47 says Jesus 'knew the reasoning of their hearts,' a direct New Testament example of the heart-searching power described in Jeremiah 17:10.
Job 11:11 states God knows false people and sees iniquity — directly supporting Jeremiah’s claim of divine examination.
In Proverbs 15:11, Sheol and Abaddon lie open before God, so much more the hearts of men—directly affirming that God knows the heart.
In Proverbs 16:2, man's ways seem pure to himself, but the LORD weighs the spirit—parallel to God testing the heart, adding the contrast of self-deception.
In Proverbs 21:2, the LORD weighs the heart, a direct parallel to God searching the heart in Jeremiah 17:10.
In Proverbs 24:12, God weighs the heart and repays according to work, exactly matching the reward principle in Jeremiah 17:10.
In Psalm 44:21, God knows the secrets of the heart, echoing the same truth that God searches the heart and knows hidden motives.
Psalm 11:4 says the Lord’s eyes test humanity — directly parallel to God searching the heart in Jeremiah.
Job 34:21 says God’s eyes are on all steps — aligning with Jeremiah’s claim that God rewards according to deeds.
Ezekiel 11:5 has God declaring 'I know the things that come into your mind,' matching Jeremiah's claim that God searches the heart and tests the mind.
Matthew 12:25 shows Jesus 'knowing their thoughts,' directly illustrating the divine ability to search the heart that Jeremiah 17:10 attributes to God.
Matthew 23:28 contrasts outward righteousness with inward hypocrisy, reinforcing Jeremiah 17:10's point that God sees the true state of the heart.
Matthew 6:4 says the Father 'sees in secret' and rewards, reflecting the same truth as Jeremiah 17:10 that God knows hidden deeds and judges accordingly.
In Micah 7:13, the land's desolation results from inhabitants' deeds, echoing the principle that God repays according to conduct.
In Isaiah 59:18, God repays according to deeds, reflecting the same principle of recompense for one's ways.
Job 9:21 admits human ignorance of self — contrasting with God’s perfect knowledge of the heart in Jeremiah.
Joshua 22:22 affirms God knows intentions and judges rebellion—parallel to God searching hearts and rewarding according to conduct.
In Genesis 18:21, God investigates Sodom's deeds before judging, similar to searching the heart to reward accordingly.