REVIEW OF CHAPTER SIX I. Facts to Master. 1. The interpretation of evil from the north and destroyer of nations (Jeremiah 4:6-7). 2. The charge which Jeremiah makes against God (Jeremiah 4:10). 3. That which was essential if Judah was to be saved in the coming invasion (Jeremiah 4:14). 4. J... [ Continue Reading ]
D. Approach of Judgment Jeremiah 6:1-30 Chapter 6 contains a dramatic description of the advance of the foe against Jerusalem (Jeremiah 6:1-5) and the subsequent siege of that city (Jeremiah 6:6-8). The enemy will be completely successful in destroying the city (Jeremiah 6:9-15). At this point in. t... [ Continue Reading ]
_2. The siege of Jerusalem_ (Jeremiah 6:6-8) TRANSLATION (6) For thus says the LORD of hosts: Cut her trees and pour out against Jerusalem a mound! This is the city to be punished; everywhere there is oppression in her midst. (7) As the well causes its water to bubble forth so she bubbles forth he... [ Continue Reading ]
3. _The success of the foe_ (Jeremiah 6:9-15) TRANSLATION (9) Thus says the LORD of hosts: They shall thoroughly glean as a vine the remnant of Israel; turn again your hand like a grape gatherer over the basket. (10) To whom may I speak and give warning that they may hear. Behold, their ear is unci... [ Continue Reading ]
4. _Prescription for deliverance_ (Jeremiah 6:16-21) TRANSLATION (16) Thus said the LORD: Stand along side the ways and observe. Ask for the old ways where the good way is and walk in it and you will find rest for your soul. But they said, We will not walk in it! (17) I have set over you watchmen.... [ Continue Reading ]
5. _Description of the foe_ (Jeremiah 6:22-26) TRANSLATION (22) Thus said the LORD: Behold, a people is about to come from a north land, a great nation shall be aroused from the uttermost parts of the earth. (23) Bow and spear they bear. They are ruthless and have no compassion. Their voices roar... [ Continue Reading ]
6. _The hopeless task of the Prophet_ (Jeremiah 6:27-30) TRANSLATION (27) A tower have I made you among My people, a fortified city that you may know, then test their way. (28) They are all rebellious revolters, those who go after slander, brass and iron all of them, corrupters are they. (29) The... [ Continue Reading ]