JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 29:1 This LETTER reassures these EXILES that God has not abandoned them or forgotten his purpose for them. At the same time, since its contents would be widely known back home in Judah, it also reinforces Jeremiah’s announcements of coming judgment on those who remained the... [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 29:7 The exiles should hope and work for Babylon’s success, for they will share in this success. WELFARE covers all aspects of peace and plenty (see note on John 14:27). The people of Israel were true to their calling when they brought blessing to the Gentiles (Genesis 12:2... [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 29:11 God’s PLANS for the exiles are for WELFARE (see note on v. 7), not EVIL, or “calamity.” Having sought Babylon’s welfare, the exiles will receive God’s welfare in the form of a FUTURE AND A HOPE in their homeland. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img... [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 29:13 YOU WILL SEEK ME AND FIND ME. This amazing promise from the infinitely righteous, holy God to sinful people echoes a promise in Deuteronomy 4:29. It remains true (John 6:37). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, i [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 29:14 I WILL BRING YOU BACK. After 70 years, Israel’s repentant prayers and changed hearts will lead to God’s restoration of the nation (see Deuteronomy 30:1). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 29:21 As vv. Jeremiah 29:8 indicate, false prophets addressed the exiles. PROPHESYING A LIE. See Jeremiah 27:10, Jeremiah 27:14, Jeremiah 27:16; Jeremiah 28:15; Jeremiah 29:9. The lie i [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 29:25 Shemaiah sent letters from Babylon to counter Jeremiah’s prior correspondence (vv. Jeremiah 29:4). ZEPHANIAH 1:1. Not the prophet. See Jeremiah 21:1. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 29:27 Shemaiah does not consider Jeremiah’s letter (vv. Jeremiah 29:4) either comforting or true. Rather, he believes prophets like Hananiah who prophesy a short EXILE (ch. Jeremiah 28:1). ANATHOTH. See Jeremiah 1:1. ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH—NOTE ON JEREMIAH 29:31 Shemaiah is revealed as a false prophet who makes PEOPLE trust in lies (Jeremiah 28:15). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]