Jeremiah 35:7

New International Version

Also you must never build houses, sow seed or plant vineyards; you must never have any of these things, but must always live in tents. Then you will live a long time in the land where you are nomads.’

Cross References

Genesis 25:27

The boys grew up, and Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the open country, while Jacob was content to stay at home among the tents.

Genesis 36:7

Their possessions were too great for them to remain together; the land where they were staying could not support them both because of their livestock.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Jeremiah 35:10

We have lived in tents and have fully obeyed everything our forefather Jehonadab commanded us.

Jeremiah 35:9

or built houses to live in or had vineyards, fields or crops.

Ephesians 5:18

Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,

1 Peter 2:11

Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.