Jeremiah 44:17
But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our kings, and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for then had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil.
Cross-reference
In Jeremiah 44:25, God quotes back their exact words about performing vows to the queen of heaven, confirming their stubborn defiance.
Jeremiah 44:21 says God remembered their offerings — countering their claim that idolatry brought prosperity.
Jeremiah 44:9 is God's rebuke of those same ancestral evils — highlighting the people's selective memory.
Jeremiah 44:28 reveals the outcome: God's word will stand, not their boasts of prosperity from idolatry—a stark contrast to their defiance.
Jeremiah 44:5 recounts God's earlier call to turn from idolatry—the same stubborn refusal echoed here in their defiant speech.
Jeremiah 7:18 describes the same idolatrous practice of making cakes for the queen of heaven — the sin they stubbornly continue here.
Jeremiah 32:29-32 describes the same idolatry on rooftops and lists kings, princes, and fathers — mirroring the groups mentioned in 44:17.
Jeremiah 19:13 also condemns burning incense to the host of heaven on rooftops — directly linking the same idolatrous practice in Jerusalem.
In Jeremiah 2:25, Israel's stubborn 'It is hopeless' mirrors the people's refusal to stop worshiping the Queen of Heaven here.
In Jeremiah 8:2, judgment is on those who loved and served the host of heaven — precisely the Queen of Heaven worship these people cling to here.
In Jeremiah 11:12, false gods cannot save in trouble — a direct rebuttal to the people's belief that the Queen of Heaven provided prosperity.
In Jeremiah 18:12, the people defiantly say they will follow their own plans — exactly the same stubborn refusal to change as seen here.
In Jeremiah 1:16, God declares judgment for the very idolatry the people stubbornly defend here — worshiping other gods.
In Jeremiah 11:8, stubborn disobedience brings covenant curses — the same rebellious spirit shown here as they refuse to abandon idols.
In Jeremiah 9:14, the people walked after stubborn hearts and Baals — a pattern of idolatry that persists here with the Queen of Heaven.
In Jeremiah 3:3, drought is linked to shameless idolatry — the same refusal to be ashamed that the people show in defending their idol worship.
1 Peter 1:18 describes redemption from futile inherited ways — directly opposing Jer 44:17's clinging to them.
Isaiah 48:5 says God predicted events to stop crediting idols — directly refutes their attribution of prosperity to idols.
Daniel 9:8 confesses shame for ancestors' sins — opposite to Jer 44:17's boasting in their idolatry as beneficial.
Hosea 2:5-9 has Israel crediting lovers (idols) for food — same false attribution; God says he will take it back.
Psalm 12:4 records arrogant speech claiming independence from God — their defiant vow to the queen of heaven expresses the same rebellion.
Isaiah 28:15 describes making lies a refuge—they trust their idolatry for security, a false covenant with death.
Exodus 5:2 shows Pharaoh's defiant refusal to know the Lord — parallels the people's defiance in Jer 44:17.
Mark 7:9 shows Jesus rebuking those who reject God's command to uphold tradition — exactly this people's justification for idolatry.
Hosea 11:2 parallels this defiant idolatry — they kept sacrificing to Baals despite being called back, just as these people insist on burning incense to the Queen of Heaven.
Hosea 2:8 shows Israel crediting Baal for God's gifts—the same misattribution of prosperity to a false god seen in their Queen of Heaven worship.
Ezekiel 20:32 records Israel's desire to serve pagan idols 'like the nations'—the same syncretistic attitude expressed here, but with God's rebuttal.
Ezekiel 18:14 describes a son who rejects his father's sins—the opposite of these people who proudly continue their ancestors' idolatry.
Deuteronomy 29:19 depicts the one who blesses himself while walking in stubbornness of heart — the same self-deceptive confidence driving their refusal to repent.
2 Kings 17:11 records Israel burning incense to idols provoking exile — mirroring the incense to the Queen of Heaven that leads to judgment here.
Isaiah 30:15 offers salvation through return and rest—these people refuse to return to God, choosing disobedience instead.
In Isaiah 57:10, persistent idolatry is described as wearying yet not giving up — mirroring the stubborn refusal to abandon the Queen of Heaven here.
Isaiah 3:9 says sinners proclaim their sin like Sodom—these people openly declare they will continue idolatry, bearing witness against themselves.
Psalm 81:12 says God gave Israel over to their stubborn hearts — the active judgment behind their persistent rebellion and refusal to change.
2 Kings 23:5 describes Josiah's removal of incense burning to heavenly hosts — the same cultic practice the people adamantly continue.
Ezekiel 23:41 depicts Jerusalem burning incense to idols in an allegory of adultery—mirroring the same ritual worship of the Queen of Heaven here.
Micah 1:7 describes destruction of idols — contrasting this people's claim that idolatry brought them prosperity.
Numbers 30:2 commands that vows to the LORD must be kept — here they vow to a false god, twisting the principle of vow-keeping.
Ezekiel 20:8 recalls Israel's idolatry in Egypt — a parallel to the remnant's continued idolatry in Egypt in 44:17.
2 Kings 22:13 shows Josiah acknowledging God's wrath due to disobedience — the opposite response to the defiance and denial of the people here.
Deuteronomy 23:23 stresses keeping vows made to the LORD — they keep vows but to the queen of heaven, a direct contrast.
Deuteronomy 28:48 describes the curse of servitude and iron yoke for disobedience — the suffering they misattribute to stopping idolatry actually comes from breaking covenant.
Job 31:26 shows Job avoiding even secret enticement to moon worship as sin — contrasting with their open, proud devotion to the Queen of Heaven.
In Judges 11:36, Jephthah's daughter urges him to keep his vow to the LORD — here they keep vows to an idol, showing misdirected devotion.
Ezekiel 8:16 shows temple leaders worshiping the sun—a parallel form of astral idolatry similar to the Queen of Heaven worship here.
2 Kings 17:16 describes Israel worshiping the host of heaven — parallel idolatry to the queen of heaven, showing similar pagan practices in both kingdoms.
Judges 17:6 notes everyone did what was right in their own eyes when there was no king — the same autonomous spirit behind their rejection of God's word.
Proverbs 13:13 warns that despising the word brings destruction—the people here reject God's word through Jeremiah, inviting ruin.
Philippians 3:19 describes those whose god is their belly, minds on earthly things — similar focus on material gain.
Luke 6:49 warns that hearing without obeying leads to ruin — this people heard Jeremiah but persisted, bringing destruction.
Nehemiah 9:29 recalls Israel's stubborn resistance and refusal to hear — the same rebellion evident in the people's deafness to Jeremiah.
Hosea 9:1 warns Israel not to rejoice like the nations because of unfaithfulness—contrasting the people's boastful joy in idolatry here.
Hosea 7:13 decries Israel's rebellion and false speech about God—echoing the defiant falsehood of these people who insist idolatry brought them good.
Exodus 16:3 shows Israelites longing for Egypt's food — similar nostalgia for past material plenty.
Psalm 49:13 describes the foolish confidence of the self-satisfied — the same delusion that makes the people trust in idolatry for prosperity.
Ezekiel 24:12 compares Jerusalem to a pot with unremovable rust—a metaphor for deep corruption, akin to the people's unyielding idolatry here.