Jeremiah 20:8

“For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily.”

"For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily." - Jeremiah 20:8
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What does Jeremiah 20:8 mean?

Jeremiah 20:8 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the Lord was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily." This verse is spoken by the prophet Jeremiah, who experienced much suffering…

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The Price of Prophecy: Embracing God’s Call Amidst Reproach

Jeremiah 20:8 in the King James Version states, "For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily." This verse encapsulates the profound struggle of the prophet Jeremiah, reflecting both…

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A Prayer for Courage in the Face of Derision

O Lord our God, I come before You today with a heart heavy yet hopeful, reflecting on the words of Your faithful servant Jeremiah, who lamented, "For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was made a reproach unto me, and a derision…

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Jeremiah 7:8 - "¶ Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit."
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