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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Jeremiah 14 - Introduction

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.

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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...

  • 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...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * 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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