E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 6:23
roareth = will roar. Compare Isaiah 5:29 , Isaiah 5:30 . Compare Isaiah 5:29-30 . men. Hebrew. 'ish . App-14 read more
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E.W. Bullinger
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 6:23
23. like the sea— ( :-). as men for war—not that they were like warriors, for they were warriors; but "arrayed most perfectly as warriors" [MAURER]. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 6:5-30
Yahweh’s declaration of divine judgment 4:5-6:30The Judahites-having sinned greatly (ch. 2)-failed to repent (Jeremiah 3:1 to Jeremiah 4:4). Consequently, judgment in the form of military invasion would overtake them. This whole section is an amplification and explanation of the overflowing cauldron vision in Jeremiah 1:13-16.This section provides a clear example of the mosaic structure of the Book of Jeremiah. It consists of 13 separate messages that all deal with the threat of approaching... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 6:22-26
The people’s response to the invader’s attack 6:22-26 read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 6:23
They would be cruel warriors, riding on instruments of warfare, shouting loud battle cries, and making as much noise as the roaring sea. Their target would be God’s beloved residents of Jerusalem. read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 6:1-30
1-8. The hostile army approaches.1. Benjamin] Jerusalem was within the territory assigned to this tribe. Tekoa] 11m. S. of Jerusalem, and in the line of flight for its inhabitants seeking to escape an enemy from the N. A sign of fire] a warning signal. Beth-hacoerem] probably a hill between Jerusalem and Tekoa, and thus suitable for a beacon station. 2. RV ’The comely and delicate one, the daughter of Zion will I cut off,’ a tenderly worded lament over the ill-fated city. Daughter] is used for... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 6:5-30
Jeremiah’s Fourth Prophecy (or Group of Prophecies). God’s Judgment upon the UnrepentantWhen the check which Josiah’s personal character and influence put upon idolatry was removed, Jeremiah foresaw that the condition of the nation would become well-nigh desperate. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jeremiah 6:23
(23) Bow and spear.—As before (Jeremiah 5:16), the special weapons of the Chaldæans. The “spear” was a javelin, shot or hurled against the enemy.Cruel.—The ferocity of the Chaldæans seems to have been exceptional. Prisoners impaled, or flayed alive, or burnt in the furnace (Jeremiah 29:22; Daniel 3:11), were among the common incidents of their wars and sieges.They ride upon horses.—This appears to have been a novelty to the Israelites, accustomed to the war-chariots of Egypt and their own kings... read more
William Nicoll
Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Jeremiah 6:1-30
Old Paths (Thoughts for the New Year) Jeremiah 6:16 'Ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.' Our Blessed Saviour knows that we want rest; His beautiful call comes right across the ocean of trouble, the oft-repeated call, 'Come to Me, come to Me, and I will give you rest'. It is what you most want rest. So many people deviate from the old paths and try to get rest. Just look round about and see the number of religions there are... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 6:1-30
Click image for full-size versionDestruction of Jerusalem and Judah (6:1-30)Jeremiah warns that the enemy forces will invade from the north. The citizens of Jerusalem should therefore flee from the city to the hilly regions south of Jerusalem, where they may be able to find refuge from the invaders (6:1-2). As shepherds lead their sheep to feed in new pastures, so will the enemy commanders lead their forces to ‘devour’ Jerusalem. They will attack by day and by night (3-5). In building their... read more