耶利米書 2:2-3 RCUVTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:1-37

It is always interesting to notice how later inspired writers hasten to do honor to their predecessors. Originality is not an object with the prophets, but rather the developing and adapting the truths long ago "delivered." The whole group of prophecies to which Jeremiah 2:1-37 . belongs contains numerous points of contact, in ideas or phraseology, with the song of Hoses ( Deuteronomy 32:1-52 .). The following have been indicated:—Cf. Jeremiah 2:5 with Deuteronomy 32:4 ; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2

In the cars of Jerusalem . Presumably Jeremiah had received his call at Anathoth (comp. Jeremiah 1:1 ). I remember thee , etc.; rather, I remember for thy good the kindness of thy youth . It is an open question whether the "kindness" spoken of is that of God towards the people, or of the people towards God. The usage of the Hebrew ( khesed ) admits of either acceptation; comp. for the first, Psalms 5:7 , Psalms 36:5 , and many other passages; for the second, Hosea 6:4 , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2

God's estimation of his people's love. A remarkable passage: to be taken in its evident meaning, and not to be explained away. What a loving use to make of the past faithfulness and attachment of his people! He would remind them of them, that they may repent and return. I. IT IS FULL OF INTEREST TO HIM . TO those who feel intense love for others, it is exceedingly grateful to find their love reciprocated. High, pure, disinterested love, like that of God for men, never... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2-3

First love to God. We have here a picture of the idyllic days of the soul's first love for God. The emphasis is on the sentiment—its depth, reality, and attractiveness. It is spoken of as something in which' God delights; as in the odor of a rose, the beauty of a landscape, or the pleasant melody of a song. I. IT IS ATTRACTIVE . For its spontaneity; its spirit of self-sacrifice; and its absoluteness. II. IT IS IMMEDIATE IN ITS INFLUENCE . UPON CHARACTER AND... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:3

Israel was holiness , etc. Israel was a consecrated people (comp. Exodus 19:5 , Exodus 19:6 ; Deuteronomy 7:6 ; Deuteronomy 14:2 ; Deuteronomy 26:19 ). Isaiah, fond as he is of the phrase "Israel's Holy One ," does not expressly enforce the correlative truth, as Jeremiah does here. The first-fruits of his increase ; rather, his firstfruits of increase. Israel is compared to the firstfruits ( reshith ) of the land, which were devoted to the house of the Lord ( Exodus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:3

Guilty instruments of Divine judgment. A great problem in morals. Pharaoh's "heart is hardened," and yet his guilt remains. Nations are raised up to punish Israel for unfaithfulness, yet they "offend" in doing this very thing. I. WHEREIN THE GUILT OF INSTRUMENTS OF DIVINE VENGEANCE MAY CONSIST . At least two explanations of this are to be found: 1. In the distinction between the formal and the material character of actions . The essential evil or good of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:2

Up to this time Jeremiah had lived at Anathoth, he is now to make Jerusalem the scene of his ministrations.I remember ... - Or, I have remembered for thee the grace “of thy youth, the love of thine espousals,” thy going “after me in the wilderness” in an unsown land. Jeremiah contrasts the present unfriendly relations between Yahweh and His people with their past love. Israel, as often elsewhere, is represented as a young bride Ezekiel 16:8; Hosea 2:20; Joel 1:8. The walking after God in the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:3

Render: “Israel” is an offering consecrated to Yahweh, His firstfruits of increase. The firstfruits were God’s consecrated property, His portion of the whole harvest. Pagan, i. e., unconsecrated, nations must not meddle with Israel, because it is the nation consecrated to God. If they do, they will bring such guilt upon themselves as those incur who eat the first-fruits Leviticus 22:10, Leviticus 22:16. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 2:2-3

Jeremiah 2:2-3 . Go and cry in the ears of Jerusalem In the most public parts of the city, that all may hear; saying, Thus saith the Lord I deliver his message, and not my own. I come to you with a commission from God, and speak in God’s name. I remember thee, &c. I remember my first kindness to thee, when I delivered thee out of Egypt; (see Hosea 2:15;) and espoused thee to myself, to be my own peculiar people. The covenant which God made with the Israelites, at mount Sinai, is... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:1-19

A nation’s unfaithfulness (2:1-19)While Josiah was reconstructing the outward form of Judah’s religion, Jeremiah was searching into the deeply rooted attitudes of the people and trying to bring about a truly spiritual change. He contrasts the nation’s present sad condition with its devotion to God in former days. Israel once loved God, as a bride loves her husband. She was like the firstfruits of the harvest that belonged to God, and those who plundered her were punished (2:1-3).God now... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:2-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 2:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:2

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 2:2-3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:1-19

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