Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 51:60
So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, [even] all these words that are written against Babylon.
60. a book ] See introd. note. The latter part of the v. which seems to identify this book, or rather roll, scroll, with the preceding prophecy, Jer 50:2 to Jer 51:58, is doubtless only a note.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 60. Wrote in a book] Whether this book contained any more than is recorded in this place we do not know; probably it contained no more than what is found in Jer 51:62-64. A book, sepher, signifies, in Hebrew, any writing, great or small.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon,…. The evil of punishment predicted and threatened: this he delivered, not by word of mouth to Seraiah to relate when he came to Babylon; but he wrote it in a book for him reread; and he wrote it himself; Baruch, his amanuensis, not being now with him:
[even] all these words that are written against Babylon; in this and the preceding chapter: this book written by Jeremiah was a copy of them.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Here we see, on one hand, what courage the Prophet had, who dared to command the king’s messenger; for though Seraiah was a meek man, so as to render himself submissive, yet Jeremiah exposed himself to danger; for he might have been timid, though he was neither proud nor arrogant; and thus, as men are wont to do when terrified, he might have referred to the king what he had heard from the Prophet. Then Jeremiah did what we here read, not without danger; and hence appears his firmness. We then see that he was endued with the spirit of invincible courage, so as to discharge his office freely and intrepidly.
On the other hand, we have to observe not only the meekness of Seraiah, but also his piety, together with his modesty; for except he had in him a strong principle of religion, he might have adduced plausible reasons for refusing. As, then, he was so submissive, and dreaded no danger, it is evident that the real fear of God was vigorous in his soul.
And these things ought to be carefully noticed; for who of our cornfly princes can be found at this day who will close his eyes to all dangers, and resolutely disregard all adverse events, when God and his servants are to be obeyed? And then we see how pusillanimous are those who profess to be God’s ambassadors, and claim to themselves the name of Pastors. As, then, teachers dare not faithfully to perform their office, so on the other hand courtly princes are so devoted to themselves and to their own prudence, that they are unwilling to undertake duties which are unpopular. On this account, then, this passage, with all its circumstances, ought to be carefully noticed.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
(60) So Jeremiah wrote in a book.The book is, as elsewhere, a parchment roll. Stress is laid on the fact that the long prophecy was all written on one roll, so that it might be a fitter symbol of the city that was its subject.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
60. In a book Literally, in one book, a parenthetic remark which paves the way for the direction given in Jer 51:63.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Jer 51:60 So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, [even] all these words that are written against Babylon.
Ver. 60. So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil. ] For Babylon’s commination, if at least the book were read publicly, as some hold it was, and the Jewish captives’ consolation.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
wrote in a book = wrote in one scroll.
evil = calamity. Hebrew. ra’a. App-44.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Jer 30:2, Jer 30:3, Jer 36:2-4, Jer 36:32, Isa 8:1-4, Isa 30:8, Dan 12:4, Hab 2:2, Hab 2:3, Rev 1:11, Rev 1:19
Reciprocal: Num 5:23 – write these Rev 18:2 – Babylon
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jer 51:60, The purpose of taking this special document with him was to console the Jews who were in captivity in Babylon. He was to read it (to himself) after he got there which doubtless was in order to have it fresh in his memory to relate orally to his people, for he was to destroy it as soon as he had read it.
Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary
Jer 51:60-62. So Jeremiah wrote in a book Namely, in the two foregoing chapters; all the evil that should come upon Babylon This was done that it might be known even in Babylon itself that Jeremiah had foretold the destruction of that city, six years before the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem. And Jeremiah said, When thou shalt see and read all these words This is probably to be understood, not of a mere private reading of them by himself, but of his reading them to the Jews in Babylon, (namely, those that had been carried thither in Jehoiakims captivity,) to comfort them under their exile, and, perhaps, in the hearing of some of the Babylonians themselves. Then shalt thou say Looking up to God, and making a solemn protestation of the divine authority, and unquestionable certainty, of that which thou hast read; O Lord, thou hast spoken against this place And I believe what thou hast spoken. Thou hast passed sentence upon Babylon, and it shall be executed. This is like the angels protestation, Rev 19:9, concerning the destruction of the New Testament Babylon, These are the true sayings of God: and Rev 21:6, These words are true and faithful. To cut it off, that none shall remain in it, &c. Though Seraiah and the captive Jews see Babylon flourishing, yet, having read this prophecy, they must foresee Babylon falling, and by virtue of this foresight, must learn neither to envy its pomp nor fear its power. Thus, reader, when we observe what this world is, how glittering are its shows, and how flattering its proposals, let us read in the book of the Lord, that its fashion passeth away, and that it shall shortly be cut off, and made desolate for ever, and we shall learn to look upon it with a holy contempt, and to die to all its false glories and illusive joys.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Jeremiah wrote all his prophecies about the calamity coming on Babylon-on one scroll!