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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Jeremiah 14 - Introduction

* A drought upon the land of Judah. (1-7) A confession of sin in the name of the people. (8-9) The Divine purpose to punish is declared. (10-16) The people supplicate. (17-22)

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See also Jeremiah 14 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    The occasion of this prophecy Jer. 14–15 was a drought, the terrible effects of which are described with much force. Probably, therefore, it belongs to the early years of Jehoiakim, when Jeremiah saw...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Jeremiah 14:1 to Jeremiah 15:9. Accumulation of calamities Jehovah rejects the prophet's intercession Du. considers that this section, as made up of very various elements, cannot have been put toget...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _THE GRIEVOUS FAMINE CAUSETH JEREMIAH TO PRAY. THE LORD WILL NOT BE ENTREATED FOR THE PEOPLE. LYING PROPHETS ARE NO EXCUSE FOR THEM. JEREMIAH IS MOVED TO COMPLAIN FOR THEM._ _Before Christ 601._...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    REVIEW OF CHAPTER TEN I. Facts to Master 1. The time when Jeremiah received this word from God (Jeremiah 14:1). 2. Two titles of God used in Jeremiah 14:8. 3. Number of times God forbids Jeremi...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (e-0) (The title of this book, 'Jermiah'), The name may mean, 'Jah is exalted.' Compare the large use made of the name _ Jehovah_ in this book; it occurs about 700 times. _ Adonai Jehovah_ 14 time...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 14 This chapter contains prophecy of a drought, which produced a famine, Jeremiah 14:1, and is described by the dismal effects of it; and general distress in the inhabitants...

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