Jeremiah 22:15

“Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?”

"Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?" - Jeremiah 22:15
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What does Jeremiah 22:15 mean?

Jeremiah 22:15 (KJV) says, "Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?" This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Jeremiah where the prophet is delivering a…

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The Weight of True Kingship: A Reflection on Jeremiah 22:15

In Jeremiah 22:15, the Lord poses a profound question to the rulers of Judah: “Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?” This verse cuts deep into the heart of…

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A Prayer for Righteous Leadership and Humble Service

Heavenly Father, We come before Your throne, seeking Your guidance and wisdom. We are reminded of the words of Jeremiah 22:15, “Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?”…

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Jeremiah 22:15 - "Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?"
Jeremiah 22:15-16 - "Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him? He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD."
"Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him? He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD." - Jeremiah 22:15-16
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matt 15:22
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Exodus 15:22
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Jeremiah 48:22 - "And upon Dibon, and upon Nebo, and upon Beth-diblathaim,"
Jeremiah 22:27 - "But to the land whereunto they desire to return, thither shall they not return."
Jeremiah 30:22 - "And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God."
Jeremiah 22:29 - "O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the LORD."
Joshua 15:22 - "And Kinah, and Dimonah, and Adadah,"
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1 Samuel 15:22
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Leviticus 23:15-22
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Jeremiah 22:22 - "The wind shall eat up all thy pastors, and thy lovers shall go into captivity: surely then shalt thou be ashamed and confounded for all thy wickedness."
Jeremiah 8:22 - "Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?"
Jeremiah 28:15 - "Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie."
Jeremiah 22:1 - "Thus saith the LORD; Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word,"
Jeremiah 10:15 - "They are vanity, and the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish."
Jeremiah 13:15 - "¶ Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken."
Jeremiah 22:19 - "He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem."
Jeremiah 25:22 - "And all the kings of Tyrus, and all the kings of Zidon, and the kings of the isles which are beyond the sea,"
Jeremiah 22:16 - "He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD."