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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 9:23

To the end of Jeremiah 10:0 the prophet urges upon the people the practical conclusion to be drawn from God’s righteous dealings with them. The three things on which men most pride themselves are shown in this verse to have proved vain. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Jeremiah 9:23-24 . Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom Let not men value themselves on account of their wisdom, strength, or riches, which are things in themselves of a very uncertain continuance, and such calamities are coming, (see Jeremiah 9:25-26,) in which they will stand the owners of them in very little stead. The only true, valuable endowment is the knowledge of God, not as he is in himself, which is too high an attainment for poor mortals to pretend to, but with respect to his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 9:23-26

Knowledge of the only true God (9:23-10:16)People may have knowledge, power and wealth, but these are no substitute for a true understanding and knowledge of God (23-24). The Judeans may have been circumcised as a sign that they are the covenant people of God, but in their hearts they have not been true to God or the covenant. They might as well be uncircumcised like their heathen neighbours. Israel’s rite of circumcision is no more beneficial to disobedient people than the heathen rite of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 9:23

Thus saith, &c. The lesson which follows is of universal application. Let not. Note the Figure of speech Symploke, or Anaphora , for emphasis. wisdom . . . might . . . riches. These are the three things which men boast of, and trust in. This was Jerusalem's sin. let not. Some codices, with six early printed editions (one in margin), Aramaean, Septuagint, Syriac, and Vulgate, read "neither let". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Jeremiah 9:23

"Thus saith Jehovah, Let not the wise man . glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; But let him glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth loving-kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in those things I delight, saith Jehovah."The knowledge of God and his way of salvation is greatly to be preferred above all the honors, power, riches, and achievements of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Jeremiah 9:23-24. Let not the wise man glory, &c.— "Unless this wisdom hath for its object God himself, and teaches us to despise ourselves, to be humbled beneath the mighty hand of God, and to glory in him alone. All other wisdom is vain and dangerous." Phocylides has said excellently, If wisdom, strength, or riches be thy lot; Boast not, but rather think thou hast them not: One God alone, from whom these gifts proceed, Is wise, is mighty, and is rich indeed. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 9:23

23. wisdom—political sagacity; as if it could rescue from the impending calamities. might—military prowess. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 9:23

The Lord commanded that the wise and strong and rich should not take pride in their wisdom and strength and wealth. One writer argued that Jeremiah ministered at a time when conventional wisdom was being challenged, and that this fact accounts for much of the opposition that he faced. [Note: Walter A. Brueggemann, "The Epistemological Crisis of Israel’s Two Histories (Jeremiah 9:22-23)," in Israelite Wisdom: Theological and Literary Essays in Honor of Samuel Terrien, pp. 85-105.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 9:23-24

Proper grounds for boasting 9:23-24This reflection on the nature of true wisdom contrasts strongly with the preceding dirge. In such crucial days, Judah’s only hope lay in her relationship with God. The thematic connection with the context is judgment. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 9:1-26

1-22. The prophet continues his lament. The impending doom.2. A lodging place, etc.] a caravanserai (khan), supplying a bare shelter, even the most desolate spot, if he may thereby escape the crimes of Jerusalem.7. Melt.. try] i.e. remove the dross, and test whether the metal is now pure. 8. His wait] RV ’wait for him.’10. Habitations] RV ’pastures.’11. Dragons] RV ’jackals’; so in Jeremiah 49:33. 12. For what, etc.] rather (with RV), a new question, ’Wherefore is?’ etc. Why this heavy... read more