JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 16:2 As a symbol to the nation, Jeremiah is instructed not to marry. Such living messages were intended to shock the people into repentance (see Jeremiah 13:1). Singleness, however, will prove to be a blessing for Jeremiah (Jeremiah 16:3). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getEl... [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 16:5 God commands Jeremiah not to attend funerals or mourn the dead, again as a testimony that God has TAKEN AWAY his PEACE. God’s protection (STEADFAST LOVE) is based on his grace and Israel’s covenant faithfulness. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img");... [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 16:13 A LAND. A place of exile (Jeremiah 15:14). SERVE OTHER GODS. The ultimate punishment (Deuteronomy 28:64). NO FAVOR. A reversal of Exodus 34:6. ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 16:14 God will restore ISRAEL after exile. This renewal will be so astounding it will be greater than the first exodus (Jeremiah 32:37; see Deuteronomy 30:1). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 16:19 Jeremiah’s confession of faith indicates he has repented, as he was ordered to do (Jeremiah 15:19). The NATIONS will COME to Yahweh, rejecting their idols (Jeremiah 10:1) and confessing that Yahweh alone is God and is able to save. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ [ Continue Reading ]