Bible Commentary

Therefore thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and though they shall cry unto me, I will not hearken unto them. 11 13. Gi. from considerations of style makes these vv. the work of a later hand. The last two vv. much resemble … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 11:11”

They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words; and they went after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers. 10. The Northern kingdom’s apostasy and consequent punishment were already of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 11:10”

And the LORD said unto me, A conspiracy is found among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem. 9. They have silently agreed to apostatize. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 9 14. See summary at commencement of section. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 9 17. Judah … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 11:9”

Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the imagination of their evil heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded [them] to do; but they did [them] not. 8. stubbornness ] Cp. ch. Jer 3:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 11:8”

For I earnestly protested unto your fathers in the day [that] I brought them up out of the land of Egypt, [even] unto this day, rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice. 7. rising early ] Cp. ch. Jer 7:13. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges In protesting I protested, a usual … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 11:7”

Then the LORD said unto me, Proclaim all these words in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying, Hear ye the words of this covenant, and do them. 6 8. See summary at commencement of section. Gi. omits these three vv. But Jer 11:6 is needed, in order to account for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 11:6”

That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as [it is] this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O LORD. 5. your fathers ] Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as ancestors of those who entered upon the enjoyment … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 11:5”

Which I commanded your fathers in the day [that] I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying, Obey my voice, and do them, according to all which I command you: so shall ye be my people, and I will be your God: 4. in the day, etc.] Cp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 11:4”

And say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Cursed [be] the man that obeyeth not the words of this covenant, 3. Cursed be the man that heareth not ] Cp. Deu 27:15-26, especially the last v. the words of this covenant ] Cp. for the expression Deu 29:1; Deu 29:9. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 11:3”

Hear ye the words of this covenant, and speak unto the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem; The words of this covenant – The phrase used 2Ki 23:3 to describe the contents of the Book of the Law. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 2. Hear ye the words of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 11:2”