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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:11

Verse 11 He confirms the same thing, and employs many words, because it was difficult to raise up minds wholly broken down. For the world labors under two extreme evils, — they sink in despair, or are too much exalted by foolish pride: nay, there is no moderation except when ruled by God’s Spirit we recumb on his word; for when they devise vain hopes for themselves, they are immediately rapt up above the clouds, fly here and there, and in short think that they can climb into heaven; this is the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:12

Verse 12 Jeremiah pursues the same subject, even that the Jews, after having undergone the punishment allotted to them by God, would at length return to their own country and find God merciful, and hence learn that their chastisement in exile would prove useful to them. He had indeed in the last verse explained this with sufficient clearness, but he now expresses the manner; and that would be by calling on God. he uses two words, Ye shall call on me, he says, and pray. The verb put between... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:13

Verse 13 He confirms in other words the same thing; and yet the repetition, as we said yesterday, is not useless; for as the Jews perversely despised all threatenings, so it was difficult for them to receive any taste of God’s goodness from his promises. This then is the reason why the Prophet employs many words on this subject. By the word seek, he means prayers and supplications, as mentioned in the last verse. And Christ also, exhorting his disciples to pray, says, “Seek and ye shall find,... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:14

Verse 14 The Prophet now applies what he seemed to have spoken generally. He then shews the effect of God’s favor, after having been reconciled to his people, even that he would restore their captivity, and gather them from all places. This was particularly said to the Jews; but the two former verses contain, as I have said, a general doctrine. He had before said, Ye shall find me; but he says now, I shall be found by you, or, I will shew myself to you. There is an implied contrast between the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:1-14

Duties and consolations of God's captivity. I. THEIR DUTIES The imposition of definite lines of conduct and policy upon the exiled, was one proof that they were not cast off; the promise of deliverance was another. Although amongst the heathen, they were not to be as the heathen; neither were they to be wholly given over to despair. As children of God they were to exhibit the virtues of: 1. Industry . ( Jeremiah 29:5 .) Misanthropy and despair are the parents of idleness;... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:1-32

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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:10

Seventy years (see on Jeremiah 25:11 ). At Babylon ; rather, for Babylon. A long period, such as seventy years, is appointed for Babylon "to enjoy" the fruits of her ambition; when this is over (comp. Genesis 15:13-16 ), God will pay heed to his people. Visit you . To "visit" frequently has the sense of "taking notice of," or "paying heed to" (e.g. Jeremiah 23:2 ). My good word . "Word," equivalent to "pro-raise;" the allusion is to Jeremiah 24:6 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:10

Seventy years. I. SEVENTY YEARS ARE A LIMITED TIME . Babylon was to tyrannize for a limited period only; the Jews were to suffer for a limited period. 1. God has set a limit to the triumph of evil. The storm rages; yet God says to it, "Hitherto shalt thou come, and no further." The lions roar, but they are chained. Wicked men fling the reins to their passions, break through all restraints of respect for the wilt of God and appear to be at liberty to work evil and revel in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:11

For I knew the thoughts , etc.; i.e. though seventy years must pass over you in exile, yet do not apprehend that I have forgotten you, for I know full well what my purpose is towards you—a purpose of restoring to you "peace" and prosperity. An expected end ; rather, a future and a hope; i.e. a hopeful future (comp. Jeremiah 31:17 , "There is a hope for thy future"). That unexpectant apathy which is the terrible accompaniment of so much worldly sorrow was not to be an ingredient in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:11

God's thoughts concerning us. I. GOD THINKS . If God exists he must be a thinking being. To apply the name "God." to a stream of tendencies, a collection of laws, the totality of being, etc; is to misapply it. Either God is personal or there is no God, for the conception of personality is essential to that of divinity. If God is a person he may be "without parts or passions." The anthropomorphic ideas of repentance, wrath, etc; may be as much mere metaphorical images as those of the... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 29:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:1-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 29:11

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