THE FORTIETH PROPHECY OF JEREMIAH (see book comments for Jeremiah). Baruch. He was the grandson of Maaseiah, governor of Jerusalem in Josiah's reign (2 Chronicles 34:8), and brother of Seraiah, chief chamberlain (Jeremiah 51:59). WRITTEN THESE WORDS, &C. See Jeremiah 36. the fourth year, &c. See A... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD, THE GOD OF ISRAEL. See note on Jeremiah 11:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
BEHOLD. Figure of speech _Asterismos._ App-6. BUILT... BREAK DOWN... PLANTED... PLUCK UP. See note on Jeremiah 1:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
AND SEEKEST, &C.. Wouldst thou seek to secure great things for thyself? EVIL. Hebrew. _ra'a'._ App-44. SAITH THE LORD. [is] Jehovah's oracle. LIFE. soul. Hebrew. _nephesh._ App-13. FOR. PREY. Compare Jeremiah 39:18.... [ Continue Reading ]