Jeremiah 24:1-10. The two baskets of figs The meaning of the vision is given with sufficient clearness in the subsequent verses. Those who had not been carried away in Jehoiachin's captivity (b.c. 597) contrasted themselves favourably with those who had been thus removed. To them the Lord here says... [ Continue Reading ]
For the symbol, as probably indicating not a mental picture but actual baskets to which Jeremiah's attention was directed, cp. note on Jeremiah 1:11 f. See also the kindred symbol in Amos 8:1. _Nebuchadrezzar_ See on Jeremiah 21:2. _Jeconiah_ See on Jeremiah 22:24. _smiths_ The exact meaning of t... [ Continue Reading ]
_the figs that are first ripe_ The proper time for gathering figs in Palestine is in August. Certain kinds of trees, however, bear twice in the year, in which case the first crop, ripening in June, are esteemed a special delicacy. See Isaiah 28:4; Hosea 9:10; Micah 7:1; Nahum 3:12. "The bad figs ma... [ Continue Reading ]
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_so will I regard … for good_ as one looks with pleasure on good fruit. Cp. Ezekiel 11:17 ff; Ezekiel 20:37 f. Ezekiel on the other hand condemns (as does Jeremiah) those who remained in Jerusalem (Ezekiel 12:1-28; Ezekiel 17:1-21; Ezekiel 21:25-27; Ezekiel 21:22).... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will plant them_ Cp. Jeremiah 31:27 f., Jeremiah 32:41.... [ Continue Reading ]
_an heart to know me_ They shall be restored in a spiritual sense also, purified in heart by their adversity.... [ Continue Reading ]
_them that dwell in the land of Egypt_ Whether those who accompanied Jehoahaz (2 Kings 23:34), or others who during the subsequent reigns also took refuge there, as being a kingdom opposed to the Babylonian power. The Assuan papyri (see Intr. p. xix., note) shew that in b.c. 525 there was a colony w... [ Continue Reading ]
_tossed to and fro_ See on Jeremiah 15:4. The _v_. is the substance of Deuteronomy 28:25; Deuteronomy 28:37.... [ Continue Reading ]
The fresh captivity shall be preceded by the same horrors as before (see on Jeremiah 15:2). Those who are represented by the evil figs were thus, still dwelling in the land, to be wasted by famine, pestilence, and sword, while the nation should thenceforward have representatives living in disgrace a... [ Continue Reading ]