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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Jeremiah 7 - Introduction

* Confidence in the temple is vain. (1-16) The provocation by persisting in idolatry. (17-20) God justifies his dealings with them. (21-28) And threatens vengeance. (29-34)

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See also Jeremiah 7 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    JEREMIAH 7-10. A new section begins here, containing prophecies presumably uttered in the earlier years of Jehoiakim (608- 604), except Jeremiah 10:1 *....

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Address delivered by Jeremiah at the gate of the Temple The first question to be answered in regard to these Chapter s as a whole is the date to which they are to be referred, whether to the reign of...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _JEREMIAH IS SENT TO CALL FOR TRUE REPENTANCE, TO PREVENT THE JEWS' CAPTIVITY: HE REJECTETH THEIR VAIN CONFIDENCE, BY THE EXAMPLE OF SHILOH: HE THREATENETH THEM FOR THEIR IDOLATRY: HE REJECTETH THE SA...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    REVIEW OF CHAPTER SEVEN I. Facts to Master. 1. The place where the sermon on worship was de livered (Jeremiah 7:2). 2. The lying words which were being repeated (Jeremiah 7:4). 3. The conditions...

  • 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 7 In this chapter the Lord, by the prophet, calls the people of the Jews to repentance and reformation; reproves them for their vain confidence; and threatens them with destr...

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