Bible Commentary

The word that the LORD spoke against Babylon [and] against the land of the Chaldeans by Jeremiah the prophet. Against … against – Concerning. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible CHAPTER L This and the following chapter contain a prophecy relating to the fall of Babylon, interspersed with several predictions relative to the restoration … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 50:1”

But it shall come to pass in the latter days, [that] I will bring again the captivity of Elam, saith the LORD. Elam – Elam was subject to Babylon Dan 8:2, and its capital Shushan a favorite residence of the Persian kings Est 1:2. Of its subsequent fate we know little; the Elamites continued to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 49:39”

And I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence the king and the princes, saith the LORD. 38. set my throne in ] sit in judgement upon. Cp. Jer 1:15, Jer 43:10. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Literally, king and princes. Elam will lose its independence, and henceforward … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 49:38”

For I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life: and I will bring evil upon them, [even] my fierce anger, saith the LORD; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them: We met with the like threatenings Jer 49:5,24,29, as to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 49:37”

And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come. 36. Co. with considerable probability holds this v. to be the work of a supplementer, as being an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 49:36”

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. 35. the bow of Elam ] For Elam’s prowess with the bow cp. Isa 22:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The bow was the national weapon of Elam, and therefore the chief of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 49:35”

The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against Elam in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying, 34. Elam ] now (approximately) Chuzistan, a country E. of the southern portion of Babylonia. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 34 39 (= LXX. Chs. Jer 25:14 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 49:34”

And Hazor shall be a dwelling for dragons, [and] a desolation forever: there shall no man abide there, nor [any] son of man dwell in it. 33. jackals ] See on ch. Jer 9:11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Dragons – i. e., jackals. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 49:33”

And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter into all winds them [that are] in the utmost corners; and I will bring their calamity from all sides thereof, saith the LORD. 32. that have the corners of their hair polled ] See on ch. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 49:32”

Arise, get you up unto the wealthy nation, that dwelleth without care, saith the LORD, which have neither gates nor bars, [which] dwell alone. 31. Arise ] addressed to the enemies of these tribes. Three grounds of encouragement are given to the invading army, ( a) the people have felt hitherto secure against attack, ( … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 49:31”