Jeremiah 20:7
O Lord, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 20:9 reveals the inner fire that makes him unable to stop prophesying, explaining the compulsion behind the deception he feels.
In Jeremiah 20:8, he elaborates that his prophetic message brings reproach and derision — the same mocking described here.
In Jeremiah 1:6-8, God promises to be with Jeremiah and deliver him — here Jeremiah feels God has deceived him, a stark contrast to that call.
Jeremiah 15:10 shows a similar lament of being a man of strife and cursed, adding another instance of his suffering as a prophet.
In Jeremiah 15:18, Jeremiah uses the same accusation — God is like a deceitful brook — reinforcing his complaint of being deceived.
In Jeremiah 17:15, the people mock Jeremiah about his unfulfilled prophecies — the same mocking he laments here.
Jeremiah 29:26 mentions madmen who prophesy, reflecting how Jeremiah may be seen—compelled yet mocked as a madman.
In Jeremiah 45:3, Baruch laments that the Lord added sorrow to his pain — a similar complaint of weariness from divine burden.
Hebrews 11:36 lists mocking as part of the suffering of the faithful. Jeremiah’s experience of mockery fits this pattern of persecuted prophets.
In 1 Corinthians 4:9-13, Paul describes apostles as a spectacle, reviled and fools for Christ—mirroring Jeremiah's feeling of being a laughingstock.
Luke 23:35 has rulers scoffing at Jesus on the cross — a final public mockery paralleling Jeremiah's public disgrace.
Luke 23:11 shows Herod and soldiers mocking Jesus with contempt — another NT instance of the righteous sufferer being ridiculed, like Jeremiah.
In Luke 22:64, they blindfold Jesus and ask him to prophesy — mocking his prophetic identity, just as Jeremiah was mocked as a prophet.
Luke 22:63 describes Jesus being mocked and beaten by guards — a direct parallel to Jeremiah's mockery, prefiguring Christ's passion.
Hosea 9:7 depicts the prophet being called a fool and mad — the same scorn Jeremiah faced for speaking God's word.
Lamentations 3:14 says nearly verbatim 'I am a laughingstock to all peoples' — directly paralleling Jeremiah's complaint of mockery all day.
Psalm 22:6 uses 'worm' and 'scorned' to describe being despised, mirroring Jeremiah's feeling of being a laughingstock.
In Exodus 5:23, Moses complains that God has not delivered — parallel to Jeremiah feeling mocked and powerless after his prophetic work.
In Numbers 11:11, Moses laments the burden of leadership — a parallel complaint of being overwhelmed by a divine calling.
2 Kings 2:23 records boys jeering at Elisha, paralleling the mockery Jeremiah experiences as God's prophet.
In Exodus 5:22, Moses also asks 'Why did you send me?' after his mission fails — same prophetic lament over a troubled calling.
Psalm 22:7 directly describes mockers making mouths and wagging heads, exactly the mockery Jeremiah laments.
Psalm 35:15 portrays enemies rejoicing at one's stumbling, echoing the rejoicing of those who mock Jeremiah.
In Psalm 35:16, David also laments being mocked by profane mockers at a feast — reinforcing the theme of the righteous suffering public ridicule.
In Psalm 69:9-12, the psalmist becomes a byword and the talk of drunkards — echoing Jeremiah's experience of being a laughingstock for God's sake.
In Isaiah 8:11, God’s strong hand compels Isaiah, paralleling Jeremiah's admission that God prevailed over him and forced him to prophesy.
In 1 Corinthians 9:16, Paul expresses the same divine compulsion to preach — 'woe to me if I do not' — echoing Jeremiah's being overpowered by God.
2 Chronicles 36:16 describes mocking God's prophets—a summary of the mockery Jeremiah personally endured, reinforcing his lament.
Psalm 119:51 also speaks of being derided, but the psalmist remains faithful. This parallels Jeremiah’s mockery while highlighting a different response.
Ezekiel 3:14 describes a similar bitter, compelled prophetic experience under God's strong hand, echoing Jeremiah's overpowering.
In Jonah 1:3, Jonah flees from his commission — both prophets struggle with their calling, though Jonah flees while Jeremiah laments.
In Genesis 19:14, Lot’s warning is taken as jesting, paralleling Jeremiah's lament of being a laughingstock when delivering God's word.
In Acts 17:32, some mock Paul’s resurrection preaching. This parallels Jeremiah’s complaint of being mocked for his divine message.
In Acts 17:18, Paul is mocked as a 'babbler' for preaching the resurrection, echoing Jeremiah's experience of being a laughingstock for his prophetic message.
Luke 16:14 shows Pharisees ridiculing Jesus — a later instance of God's messenger being mocked by religious leaders, though in a different context.
Micah 3:8 contrasts by claiming prophetic power and confidence, while Jeremiah feels deceived and mocked by the same calling.
In Amos 5:10, those who speak truth are hated — connecting to Jeremiah being mocked for his prophetic word.
In Lamentations 3:59, the speaker appeals for God to see his wrong and judge his cause — a similar cry for vindication.