Jeremiah 35:16 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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¹⁶Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them; but this people hath not hearkened unto me:

Jeremiah 35:16 —

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Malachi 1:6
A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?
Jeremiah 35:14
The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me.
Matthew 11:28-30
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. …
Luke 15:11-13
And he said, A certain man had two sons: …
Isaiah 1:3
The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities Deafness Godlessness Heart Impenitence Obduracy (hardness)Wicked (people)

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 12-19)

The trial of the Rechabites’ constancy was intended but for a sign; now here we have the application of it. I. The Rechabites’ observance of their father’s charge to them is made use of as an aggravation of the disobedience of the Jews to God. Let them see it and be ashamed. The prophet asks them, in God’s name, “ Will you not at length receive instruction? Jer. 35:13. Will nothing affect you? Wil…