Jeremiah 12:8

New International Version

My inheritance has become to me like a lion in the forest. She roars at me; therefore I hate her.

Cross References

Amos 6:8

The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself—the Lord God Almighty declares: “I abhor the pride of Jacob and detest his fortresses; I will deliver up the city and everything in it.”

Hosea 9:15

“Because of all their wickedness in Gilgal, I hated them there. Because of their sinful deeds, I will drive them out of my house. I will no longer love them; all their leaders are rebellious.

Zechariah 11:8

In one month I got rid of the three shepherds. The flock detested me, and I grew weary of them

Jeremiah 51:38

Her people all roar like young lions, they growl like lion cubs.

Jeremiah 2:15

Lions have roared; they have growled at him. They have laid waste his land; his towns are burned and deserted.

Isaiah 59:13

rebellion and treachery against the Lord, turning our backs on our God, inciting revolt and oppression, uttering lies our hearts have conceived.

Ezekiel 23:18

When she carried on her prostitution openly and exposed her naked body, I turned away from her in disgust, just as I had turned away from her sister.

Micah 2:8

Lately my people have risen up like an enemy. You strip off the rich robe from those who pass by without a care, like men returning from battle.