Jeremiah 9:1-26
1-22. The prophet continues his lament. The impending doom.... [ Continue Reading ]
1-22. The prophet continues his lament. The impending doom.... [ Continue Reading ]
A LODGING PLACE, etc.] a caravanserai (khan), supplying a bare shelter, even the most desolate spot, if he may thereby escape the crimes of Jerusalem.... [ Continue Reading ]
MELT.. TRY] i.e. remove the dross, and test whether the metal is now pure.... [ Continue Reading ]
HIS WAIT] RV 'wait for him.'... [ Continue Reading ]
HABITATIONS] RV 'pastures.'... [ Continue Reading ]
DRAGONS] RV 'jackals'; so in Jeremiah 49:33.... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR WHAT, etc.] rather (with RV), a new question, 'Wherefore is?' etc. Why this heavy chastisement?... [ Continue Reading ]
MOURNING WOMEN] professionals, who with dishevelled locks and bared breasts led the loud weeping. CUNNING] skilful. 23, 24. The people have been trusting in worldly wisdom, power, and riches; but the only sure trust is in knowing the will of God, who Himself acts righteously, and desires that men s... [ Continue Reading ]
_Them which are_ CIRCUMCISED, WITH THE UNCIRCUMCISED] RV 'Them which are circumcised in their uncircumcision.' They are circumcised in the flesh, but uncircumcised in spirit: cp. Deuteronomy 10:16; Romans 2:28; Romans 2:29. Judah is become as the other nations which observe the outward rite, but hav... [ Continue Reading ]
_That are_ IN THE UTMOST CORNERS] RV 'that have the corners _of their hair_ polled': cp. Leviticus 19:27. The reference is to the tribes of Kedar: see Jeremiah 49:28; Jeremiah 49:32.... [ Continue Reading ]