Bible Commentary

The word of the LORD came also unto me, saying, In this prophecy Jer. 16:1-18, the punishment of the people is set forth in even sterner terms than in the last. The whole land is likened to a desert covered with the bodies of the dead, who lie unbemoaned and uncared for; and the prophet … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 16:1”

And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible. Verse 21. I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked] From the power of this evil people. And I will redeem thee out of the hand of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 15:21”

And I will make thee unto this people a fenced brazen wall: and they shall fight against thee, but they shall not prevail against thee: for I [am] with thee to save thee and to deliver thee, saith the LORD. 20, 21. Cp. Jer 1:18 f. 21 the terrible ] The chief men in Jerusalem, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 15:20”

Therefore thus saith the LORD, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, [and] thou shalt stand before me: and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them. 19. If thou return ] If thou wilt … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 15:19”

Why is my pain perpetual, and my wound incurable, [which] refuseth to be healed? wilt thou be altogether unto me as a liar, [and as] waters [that] fail? 18. a deceitful brook] The dried-up watercourse belies the anticipations of the thirsty traveller. Cp. Job 6:15. fail ] lit. as mg. are not sure. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 15:18”

I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation. 17. because of thy hand ] Thy firm, compelling grasp. Cp. Isa 8:11; Eze 1:3; Eze 37:1. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Jer 15:17 I sat not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 15:17”

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. 16. He describes the joy with which he first received the Divine commission. were found ] Cp. Eze 3:1, where “findest” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 15:16”

O LORD, thou knowest: remember me, and visit me, and revenge me of my persecutors; take me not away in thy longsuffering: know that for thy sake I have suffered rebuke. 15. longsuffering ] mercy towards my enemies. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 15 18. See summary at commencement of section. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 15:15”

And I will make [thee] to pass with thine enemies into a land [which] thou knowest not: for a fire is kindled in mine anger, [which] shall burn upon you. Render, And I will make thee serve thine enemies in a land thou knewest not. For a fire … – See the marginal reference. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 15:14”

Thy substance and thy treasures will I give to the spoil without price, and [that] for all thy sins, even in all thy borders. 13, 14. For these vv. which, as addressed to the people, break harshly into the dialogue between Jehovah and the prophet, and are most likely an insertion from Jer 17:3 f., … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 15:13”