Bible Commentary

Then went Jeremiah unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah; and dwelt with him among the people that were left in the land. Mizpah was built by Asa, 1Ki 15:22, or rather enlarged or further built, for we read of it as a city belonging to the tribe of Benjamin, Jos 18:26. Fuente: English … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 40:6”

Now while he was not yet gone back, [he said], Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon hath made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people: or go wheresoever it seemeth convenient unto thee to go. So the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 40:5”

And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which [were] upon thine hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with me into Babylon, come; and I will look well unto thee: but if it seem ill unto thee to come with me into Babylon, forbear: behold, all the land [is] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 40:4”

Now the LORD hath brought [it], and done according as he hath said: because ye have sinned against the LORD, and have not obeyed his voice, therefore this thing is come upon you. Jer 40:3 And have not obeyed His voice. Unheeding warnings lead to ruin If I were in a boat on the river … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 40:3”

And the captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said unto him, The LORD thy God hath pronounced this evil upon this place. Verse 2. The Lord thy God hath pronounced] I know that thou art a true prophet, for what thou hast predicted from thy God is come to pass. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 40:2”

The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, after that Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him being bound in chains among all that were carried away captive of Jerusalem and Judah, which were carried away captive unto Babylon. 1. Ramah ] See on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 40:1”

For I will surely deliver thee, and thou shalt not fall by the sword, but thy life shall be for a prey unto thee: because thou hast put thy trust in me, saith the LORD. 18. thy life shall be for a prey unto thee ] See on Jer 21:9. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 39:18”

But I will deliver thee in that day, saith the LORD: and thou shalt not be given into the hand of the men of whom thou [art] afraid. 17. the men of whom thou art afraid ] meaning perhaps the princes, who were hostile to Jeremiah and so would punish Ebed-melech for helping him out … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 39:17”

Go and speak to Ebed-melech the Ethiopian, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring my words upon this city for evil, and not for good; and they shall be [accomplished] in that day before thee. Verse 16. Go and speak to Ebed-melech] The king’s servant, the Cushite. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 39:16”

Now the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the prison, saying, 15. came ] rather, had come. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 15 18. See introd. summary to the section. This section is certainly out of chronological order, as relating to a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 39:15”