Jeremiah 15:8

The Passion Translation

Their widows became more numerous than the sands of the seas. In broad daylight, I have brought against them an unexpected destroyer to kill young men and mothers alike. Suddenly, I brought upon them terror and panic.

Cross References

Isaiah 3:25

Your men will fall on the battlefield and your heroes will die in war.

Luke 21:35

For that day will come as a shocking surprise to all.

Jeremiah 5:6

Therefore, a lion from the forest will attack them, and a desert wolf will ravage them. A leopard is prowling around their cities, waiting to tear those apart who venture out. For the people are rebellious; they’ve sinned repeatedly.

Jeremiah 4:16

“Warn the nations of what is coming! Announce to Jerusalem: ‘Watchers are coming from a distant land, shouting a battle cry against Judah’s cities!

Isaiah 3:26

Cries of mourning will be heard at the city gates; with the anguish of such great loss, she will sit down and grieve in the dirt.

Isaiah 4:1

Seven women will take hold of one man in that day, saying, “We will eat our own food and wear our own clothing; just take away our disgrace and let us be called by your name.”

Jeremiah 16:3

For this is what I, Yahweh, have to say concerning any children that may be born in this place and concerning their mothers and fathers in this land:

Jeremiah 18:21

Therefore, may their children experience food shortages, and let them be killed by the sword. May death and warfare take away the men and youths, leaving the women as childless widows.

Jeremiah 22:7

I will appoint a wrecking crew to destroy you, each member with his weapons and tools. They will cut down your pillars of choice cedar and set them on fire.

Lamentations 5:3

We have no fathers; we are orphans, and our mothers are widows.

Ezekiel 22:25

Your prophets plot conspiracies as lions stalk their prey. They have devoured the people, enriched themselves by seizing their wealth and jewels, and left behind many widows.

Jeremiah 6:26

My dear people, it’s time to mourn. Put on sackcloth and sprinkle ashes on yourselves. Mourn as you would for an only child. Wail bitterly, for suddenly the destroyer will be upon us.