CHAPTER XLV _This chapter is evidently connected with the subject treated of_ _in the_ thirty-sixth. _Baruch, who had written the prophecies of_ _Jeremiah, and read them publicly in the temple, and afterwards_ _to many of the princes, is in great affliction because of the_ _awful judgments with... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Jeremiah 45:3. _THOU DIDST SAY, WO IS ME NOW!_] All that were the enemies of Jeremiah became his enemies too; and he needed these promises of support. _THE LORD HATH ADDED GRIEF TO MY SORROW_] He had mourned for the desolations that were coming on his country, and now he mourns for the danger... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Jeremiah 45:4. _BEHOLD_, THAT _WHICH I HAVE BUILT_] I most certainly will fulfil all those threatenings contained in the roll thou hast written; for I will destroy this whole land.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Jeremiah 45:5. _AND SEEKEST THOU GREAT THINGS FOR THYSELF?_] Nothing better can be expected of this people: thy hopes in reference to _them_ are vain. Expect no national amendment, till national judgments have taken place. And as for any _benefit_ to _thyself_, think it sufficient that God has... [ Continue Reading ]