Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:7
They shall be my people - I will renew my covenant with them, for they will return to me with them whole heart. read more
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Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:8
So will I give Zedekiah - I will treat these as they deserve. They shall be carried into captivity, and scattered through all nations. Multitudes of those never returned to Judea; the others returned at the end of seventy years. read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:1
Verse 1 The meaning of this vision is, that there was no reason for the ungodly to flatter themselves if they continued in their wickedness, though God did bear with them for a time. The King Jeconiah had been then carried away into exile, together with the chief men and artisans. The condition of the king and of the rest appeared indeed much worse than that of the people who remained in the country, for they still retained a hope that the royal dignity would again be restored, and that the... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:2
Verse 2 He now adds, that one basket had very good figs, and that the other had very bad figs. If it be asked whether Jeconiah was in himself approved by God, the answer is easy, — that he was suffering punishment for his sins. Then the Prophet speaks here comparatively, when he calls some good and others bad. We must also notice, that he speaks not here of persons but of punishment; as though he had said, “ye feel a dread when those exiles are mentioned, who have been deprived of the... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:3
Verse 3 In the last Lecture we began to explain the meaning of the vision which the Prophet relates. We said that the miserable exiles whose condition might have appeared to be the worst, are yet compared to good figs, and that those who still remained in the country are compared to bad and bitter figs. We have explained why God shewed this vision to his servant Jeremiah, even because the captives might have otherwise been driven to despair, especially through the weariness of delay, for they... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:5
Verse 5 We have said that the badness of the figs is not to be explained of guilt, but of punishment: and this is what Jeremiah confirms, when he says, As these good figs, so will I acknowledge the captivity for good, or for beneficence, טובה, thube. It is well known that captivity means the persons led captive, it being a collective word. Then he says, “I will acknowledge the captives of Judah, whom I have driven from this people, so as to do them good again.” (124) As this doctrine was then... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:6
Verse 6 He confirms what he said in the last verse, but in other words, for it was difficult to persuade them that they were happier who were apparently lost, than those who still enjoyed some measure of safety. He had said that he would acknowledge them; but he now adds, I will set my eye upon them He uses a metaphor which often occurs in Scripture, for God is said to turn away his face when he hides his favor; and in the same sense he is said to forget, to depart, not to care, to despise, to... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:7
Verse 7 Here is added the main benefit, that God would not only restore the captives, that they might dwell in the land of promise, but would also change them inwardly; for except God gives us a conviction as to our own sins, and then leads us by his Spirit to repentance, whatever benefit he may bestow on us, they will only conduce to our greater ruin. The Prophet has hitherto spoken of the alleviation of punishment, as though he had said, “God will stretch forth his hand to restore his people... read more
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:8
Verse 8 God, after having promised to deal kindly with the captives, now declares that he would execute heavier punishment on King Zedekiah, and the whole people who yet remained in their own country. We have stated why God exhibited this vision to the Prophet, even that he might support their minds who saw nothing but grounds of despair, and that also, on the other hand, he might correct their pride who flattered themselves in their own lot, because God had deferred his vengeance as to them.... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 24:5
Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge - Those already carried away into captivity, I esteem as far more excellent than those who still remain in the land. They have not sinned so deeply, and they are now penitent; and, therefore, I will set mine eyes upon them for good, Jeremiah 24:6 . I will watch over them by an especial providence, and they shall be restored to their own land. read more