Bible Commentary

Yea, thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, concerning the vessels that remain [in] the house of the LORD, and [in] the house of the king of Judah and of Jerusalem; The prophet enlargeth his prophetical threatening, and makes it extend to all other vessels of price, in the houses of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 27:21”

Which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took not, when he carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah from Jerusalem to Babylon, and all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem; 20. nobles ] The word is not pure Hebrew but Aramaic, and thus may indicate that the clause is a later insertion. It … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 27:20”

For thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the pillars, and concerning the sea, and concerning the bases, and concerning the residue of the vessels that remain in this city, 19. The pillars, the sea (1Ki 7:23 ff.), and the bases (1Ki 7:27 ff.; 2Ch 4:6) were broken up by the Chaldaeans at Jerusalem (Jer … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 27:19”

But if they [be] prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and [in] the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon. 18. that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 27:18”

Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city be laid waste? Believe them not, but satisfy yourselves as to Gods providence with respect to you, and be content to be subject to the king of Babylon, so may you have your lives for a prey; though you be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 27:17”

Also I spoke to the priests and to all this people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets that prophesy unto you, saying, Behold, the vessels of the LORD’s house shall now shortly be brought again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you. 16. the priests ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 27:16”

For I have not sent them, saith the LORD, yet they prophesy a lie in my name; that I might drive you out, and that ye might perish, ye, and the prophets that prophesy unto you. They make use of my name, and pretend to say what they say by commission from me, saith the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 27:15”

Therefore hearken not unto the words of the prophets that speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you. We shall find throughout all the Jewish story that wicked princes never wanted false prophets, ecclesiastical ministers who would entitle God to what they spake in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 27:14”

Why will ye die, thou and thy people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as the LORD hath spoken against the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? Zedekiah was restless under the Babylonian yoke, and the false prophets found only too ready a hearing from him. He is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 27:13”

I spoke also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live. 12 15. The warning to Zedekiah. The LXX, apparently through an accident in copying, omit much of these vv. They correspond in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 27:12”