Bible Commentary

Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 3. the potter’s house ] The likening (as in Jer 18:6) of man to the clay and God to the potter was familiar. See on Jer 18:4. The trade was a very early one. Thomson ( The Land … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 18:3”

Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. House – i. e., workshop. The clay-field where the potters exercised their craft lay to the south of Jerusalem just beyond the valley of Hinnom. Compare Zec 11:13; Mat 27:10. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 18:2”

The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, In the first prophecy of the series Jer. 18, the fate of Jerusalem was still undetermined; a long line of kings might yet reign there in splendor, and the city be inhabited forever. This was possible only so long as it was still undecided whether … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 18:1”

But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 17:27”

And they shall come from the cities of Judah, and from the places about Jerusalem, and from the land of Benjamin, and from the plain, and from the mountains, and from the south, bringing burnt offerings, and sacrifices, and meat offerings, and incense, and bringing sacrifices of praise, unto the house of the LORD. 26. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 17:26”

Then shall there enter into the gates of this city kings and princes sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they, and their princes, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this city shall remain forever. 25. then shall there enter ] Prosperity, permanence, and religious devotion … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 17:25”

And it shall come to pass, if ye diligently hearken unto me, saith the LORD, to bring in no burden through the gates of this city on the sabbath day, but hallow the sabbath day, to do no work therein; 24 27. See introd. summary to section. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 17:24”

But they obeyed not, neither inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff, that they might not hear, nor receive instruction. 23. Substantially the same as ch. Jer 7:26. instruction ] correction. See on Jer 6:8. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The Jews were a very covetous people, and their covetousness as … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 17:23”

Neither carry forth a burden out of your houses on the sabbath day, neither do ye any work, but hallow ye the sabbath day, as I commanded your fathers. Jer 17:22 But hallow ye the Sabbath day. Cheating God out of Sunday An old Christian, living at Salem, was much annoyed by the conduct of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 17:22”

Thus saith the LORD; Take heed to yourselves, and bear no burden on the sabbath day, nor bring [it] in by the gates of Jerusalem; 21. to yourselves ] rather as mg. for your life’s sake, Heb. in your souls; we should say, As you value your lives. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 17:21”