John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 32:36
And now therefore thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel , concerning this city ,.... Here begins the confirmation of the other part of the prophecy concerning the return of the Jews to their city and country, when they should again buy and possess fields and vineyards; which was thought impossible, supposing the destruction of the city; or however not easily reconcilable with it; but this is as strongly affirmed as the former; for though they had sinned so heinously, and had provoked... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 32:35
And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom ,.... Or "the high places of that Baal F11 במות הבעל אשר בגיא "quae in valle", Montanus; "excelsa Baal qui erat in valle", Calvin. , which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom"; to distinguish him from other Baalim; and who seems to be the same with Molech after mentioned; and the signification of their names agree; the one is lord or master; the other king: to cause their sons and their... read more