The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 45:4
That which I have built (comp, Jeremiah 1:10 and parallel passages). Even this whole land; rather, and that is the whole earth. read more
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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 45:4
Divine destruction. I. GOD CAN DESTROY HIS OWN WORK . What he made he can unmake. People dogmatize about the indestructibility of matter, of atoms, of souls. How do we know they are indestructible? Is God's omnipotence limited by the properties of his own works? But apart from all metaphysics, the complex world, being constructed, is plainly subject to destruction. It is monstrous to think the universe is a huge Frankenstein, able to escape from the power of its Maker. ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 45:5
Seekest thou great things, etc.? All around is passing through a sore crisis, and canst thou expect a better lot? It is no time for personal ambition, when the very foundations of the state are crumbling. In all places whither thou goest. This seems to indicate that Baruch's time of exile would be a restless one; it would nowhere be safe for him to take up a settled habitation. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 45:5
Self-seeking. Self-seeking is treated in the Bible, especially in the New Testament, as both wrong and not really profitable to the self-seeker, although it seems be prompted by natural instincts and supported by good reasons. Let us consider the grounds of these representations. I. WHY SELF - SEEKING IS WRONG . God does not require absolute altruism; we are only commanded to love our neighbours as ourselves. Natural self-regarding instincts created by God can surely be... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 45:5
Ambition prohibited. "Seekest thou great things," etc.? God searches the heart, and probably discovered that, lurking secretly there, there was somewhat of an unhallowed ambition. Had he been other than one of God's chosen messengers, such ambition would have been natural and reasonable (cf. former homily). God does not directly charge him with this, but sets him on self-examination. This ever the Divine method. Are we seeking great things for ourselves? If we are, God says to us, "Seek... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 45:4
land - Or, earth. Baruch’s lot was cast in one of those troublous times when God enters into judgment with all flesh Jeremiah 45:5. It was not Judaea only but the whole known world that was thrown into turmoil by Nebuchadnezzars energy Jeremiah 25:26. read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 45:3-5
Jeremiah 45:3-5. Thou didst say, Wo is me now, &c. “The sorrows which I felt for the threatenings denounced against my country and religion are increased by my own troubles, being sought after by the king’s command in order to be put to death:” see Jeremiah 36:26. The Lord saith, That which I have built will I break down, &c. The land and people which have so long flourished under the peculiar care of my providence I resolve now to give up to utter destruction: see Jeremiah 31:28.... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 45:1-5
A message for Baruch (45:1-5)Jeremiah gave this word of encouragement to his assistant Baruch on the occasion when Baruch had to read the scroll of God’s judgments to the people (45:1; see 36:1-32). Baruch was distressed, but, says Jeremiah, think how much more distressed is God, who is about to destroy the very nation that he has built up (2-4). Baruch was thinking how his unpopular announcements might affect his own security or advancement; but, says Jeremiah, when divine judgment falls on... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 45:4
Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 . built . . . break down . . . planted . . . pluck up. See note on Jeremiah 1:10 . read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 45:1-5
Counsel and comfort for the man overcome with bad tidings. I. CONSIDER THE EFFECT ON BARUCH 'S OWN MIND OF WHAT HE HAD HAD TO WRITE . Baruch came in simply to be a scribe and transmitter. Seemingly a friend of Jeremiah, he must have been in considerable sympathy with the prophet in his purposes and predictions. Doubtless he had made himself acquainted with each prophetic utterance as it came forth from Jehovah. But he had never had them all before his mind at... read more