Jeremiah 15:1
MOSES (Exodus 17:11; Exodus 32:11; Numbers 14:13) and SAMUEL (1 Samuel 7:9; 1 Samuel 12:23) were successful pleaders with God in time past: cp. Psalms 99:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
MOSES (Exodus 17:11; Exodus 32:11; Numbers 14:13) and SAMUEL (1 Samuel 7:9; 1 Samuel 12:23) were successful pleaders with God in time past: cp. Psalms 99:6.... [ Continue Reading ]
1-9. The coming woes described.... [ Continue Reading ]
TO DEATH] meaning, by pestilence.... [ Continue Reading ]
TO BE REMOVED INTO] RV 'to be tossed to and fro among.' For Manasseh's wickedness see 2 Kings 21:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
They shall be dispersed and driven forth from the land by every way of exit.... [ Continue Reading ]
Even the mothers of warriors in the prime of youth shall have none to protect them. AT NOONDAY] taking them by surprise: see Jeremiah 6:4. I HAVE CAUSED _him,_ etc.] RV 'I have caused anguish and terrors to fall upon her' (the mother) 'suddenly.' 10-21. Jeremiah's lament and appeal. God's reply.... [ Continue Reading ]
I HAVE NEITHER LENT, etc.] The Jews were forbidden to take interest from one another (Deuteronomy 23:20), and the money-lender accordingly was held in extreme disfavour. Jeremiah laments that his mission is constantly one of strife with his people.... [ Continue Reading ]
IT SHALL BE WELL WITH THY REMNANT] RV 'I will strengthen thee for good.' His enemies shall not only spare Jeremiah, but invoke his aid. This took place more than once: see Jeremiah 21:1.; Jeremiah 37:3; Jeremiah 42:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
Judæa is not tough enough to withstand the Chaldean power. For NORTHERN, cp, Jeremiah 6:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
I WILL MAKE _thee_ TO PASS WITH] Some authorities read, 'I will make thee to serve.' So it runs in the parallel passage, Jeremiah 17:4.... [ Continue Reading ]
He describes the joyful acceptance with which he first received the divine commission.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE MOCKERS] RV 'them that make merry.' There is no suggestion of wrong doing in the original word. BECAUSE OF THY HAND] meaning God's guidance, His inspiration. For this sense of 'hand' cp. Isaiah 8:11 and Ezekiel 1:3; Ezekiel 37:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
LIAR] RV 'deceitful _brook._' _As_ WATERS _that_ FAIL] The figure is that of a watercourse, which being dried up belies the anticipations of the thirsty traveller: cp. Job 6:15. Jeremiah laments that his message seems to have no effect.... [ Continue Reading ]
RETURN] i.e. repent öf his murmuring. STAND BEFORE ME] as my servant: cp. for the phrase, 1 Kings 18:15; 2 Kings 3:14. TAKE FORTH THE PRECIOUS FROM THE VILE] i.e. purge himself of his distrust. LET THEM RETURN, etc.] Deliver your message, regardless of the people's favour. They must turn to God.... [ Continue Reading ]
See Jeremiah 1:18; Jeremiah 1:19. JEREMIAH'S EIGHTH PROPHECY (REIGN OF JEHOIAKIM?). THE IMPENDING DROUGHT AND OTHER WOES Dialogue between the prophet and God. He intercedes; but in vain, for the nation persists in sin. In this section we probably see the state of matters in the early part of Jehoi... [ Continue Reading ]