Bible Commentary

And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied in Baal, and caused my people Israel to err. 13. folly ] lit. that which is tasteless, insipid (cp. cognate substantive in Job 6:6 rendered “that which hath no savour”), hence moral unsavouriness, unseemliness. prophets of Samaria ] They were simply idolaters, who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 23:13”

Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery [ways] in the darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein: for I will bring evil upon them, [even] the year of their visitation, saith the LORD. 12. The figure is of men forced onwards by a pursuing foe, while they can neither see their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 23:12”

For both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their wickedness, saith the LORD. 11. in my house have I found their wickedness ] Cp. Jer 6:13, and see 2Ki 21:5; 2Ki 23:12. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For both prophet and priest are profane – While … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 23:11”

For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourneth; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their course is evil, and their force [is] not right. 10. Of the two clauses containing the words “the land,” the first is probably a corruption of the second, as accidentally … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 23:10”

Mine heart within me is broken because of the prophets; all my bones shake; I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine hath overcome, because of the LORD, and because of the words of his holiness. 9. his holy words ] the words which He in the holiness of His nature … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 23:9”

But, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land. See Poole “Jer 16:14“, where much the same words are to be found. The prophet aggravateth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 23:8”

Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that they shall no more say, The LORD liveth, which brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; 7. they shall no more say ] The exodus from Egypt, always hitherto quoted as the crowning manifestation of Jehovah’s favour, would be eclipsed by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 23:7”

In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this [is] his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. 6. Israel shall dwell safely ] Cp. Deu 33:28. The Northern Tribes as well as Judah shall be restored, and form one kingdom. he shall be called ] The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 23:6”

Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. 5. the days come ] The phrase (first occurring in Amo 4:2), according to Jeremiah’s employment of it (cp. Jer 23:7, Jer 30:3, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 23:5”

And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD. 4. shepherds ] The picture is probably that of righteous rulers, such as princes and judges, placed in authority under the ideal king. Cp. Isa 1:26; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 23:4”