Bible Commentary

For there shall be a day, [that] the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto the LORD our God. 6. watchmen ] giving signals for the pilgrimage. let us go up to Zion ] for the schism between the Northern and Southern tribes is at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 31:6”

Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat [them] as common things. 5. shalt thou plant vineyards, etc.] As for several years these would yield no fruit of value, the words imply a return of settled prosperity. Samaria ] A post-exilic writer would not have mentioned … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 31:5”

Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry. 4. will I build thee, and thou shalt be built ] For build = make to prosper, see note on Jer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 31:4”

The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee. 3. The Lord appeared of old unto me ] It is best to take this as put in the mouth of the people themselves. of old ] rather, as mg. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 31:3”

Thus saith the LORD, The people [which were] left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; [even] Israel, when I went to cause him to rest. 2. Gi., Du. and Co. agree in considering Jer 31:1-6 as, in their main substance, a genuine and early utterance of Jeremiah. The language suggests a date approximately … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 31:2”

At the same time, saith the LORD, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people. 1. all the families of Israel ] the twelve tribes. Afterwards the Northern kingdom is dealt with (2 22), then the Southern (23 26), and then again both together (27 40). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 31:1”

The fierce anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have done [it], and until he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it. Verse 24. In the latter days ye shall consider it.] By the latter days the Gospel dispensation is generally meant; and that restoration … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 30:24”

Behold, the whirlwind of the LORD goeth forth with fury, a continuing whirlwind: it shall fall with pain upon the head of the wicked. 23. This and the following v. are nearly identical with Jer 23:19-20 (see notes there), where judgement is pronounced upon the false prophets. Co. (not so Du.) doubts their genuineness here … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 30:23”

And ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. Verse 22. Ye shall be my people] The old covenant shall be renewed. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible God in these words declares that in that day he would renew his covenant with Israel, (at least the true … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 30:22”

And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who [is] this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD. 21. The Jews shall again be placed under a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 30:21”