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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:9

With weeping; i.e. with a joy dashed with sorrow at the thought of the sin which has rendered such an interposition necessary (comp. Jeremiah 31:18 ). Cause them to walk by the rivers of waters. The reference here is primarily to the homeward journey of the exiles, which shall be free from the trials of the first Exodus, but not exclusively (see on next verse). The question arises how this prediction is to be reconciled with facts. For, as Kimchi has remarked, we find no reference to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:10

The isles; i.e. the distant countries of the West (see on Jeremiah 2:10 ). So great an event as the restoration of the chosen people would be of worldwide importance. He that scattered Israel will gather him, etc. "The Israelites were the flock of Jehovah ( Psalms 77:20 ; Psalms 80:1 ), but during the Captivity a scattered and miserable flock. Jeremiah says that his eye 'shall run down with tears, because the flock of Jehovah is carried away captive' ( Jeremiah 13:17 ). The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:10

The Scatterer the Gatherer. "He that scattered Israel," etc. It is possible that there should be a scattering which has no gathering. Not seldom we see men squandering every gift and blessing God has endowed them with—time, health, opportunities, friends, etc. And such scattering has often no gathering to follow it, save of the appropriate harvest of ruin whose seed has been so diligently sown. But there may be also a gathering which has never been preceded by any scattering. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:10

The Scatterer also the Gatherer. I. GOD AS THE SCATTERER . Seeing that the Scatterer becomes the Gatherer, it is evident that scattering is used to describe his action by a sort of accommodation. Outwardly it looks like scattering; but there is a spirit and a purpose and a regulative principle in the action which makes it to be really only a stage in a more complete gathering worthy of the name. It is, perhaps, worthy of note that there is in the Hebrew word something of the idea... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:10-14

The redemption of Israel a great and notable event. It is to be proclaimed as of universal import and consequence. The scattering of Israel may be alluded to in speaking of "the nations" and "the isles," or these may be addressed simply as onlookers of the mighty drama. What happens to God's people must concern the whole world. I. AS AN EXHIBITION OF DIVINE GRACE AND POWER . ( Jeremiah 31:10 , Jeremiah 31:11 .) 1 . It betokened the restoration of God's... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 31:9

Weeping - For joy, not for sorrow.Supplications - The conviction that God is guiding them, encourages them to pray.Ephraim is My firstborn - The house of Joseph is thus to be restored to its old preeminence. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 31:10

The isles - The coast land of the Mediterranean, used here to show that the most distant countries are to hear and marvel at Israel’s wonderful restoration. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 31:8-9

Jeremiah 31:8-9. Behold, I will bring them from the north country Here God himself undertakes to conduct home the remnant of his people from the countries through which they had been scattered; and the promise relates to the ten tribes, as well as to those of Judah and Benjamin; for Assyria and Media, whither they were removed, lay north of Judea as well as Babylon. And the following words speak of a general restoration of this people from their several dispersions; and with them the blind... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 31:10-11

Jeremiah 31:10-11. Hear the word of the Lord, O ye nations, &c. This apostrophe, or turning to the heathen nations, was, as it were, the prelude of calling them to the knowledge of the true God. This calling of them was certainly never effected by the Jews in the way and to the degree it was by the apostles of Christ and their disciples, who gained thousands more to Christianity than ever the Jews did to Judaism. Here the prophet calls upon the Gentiles, not the Jews, to hear the word... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 31:1-22

The people return home (31:1-22)God has not forgotten any of his people who have been driven into a harsh existence in distant countries. Those of both the northern kingdom Israel and the southern kingdom Judah will share in the restoration to the land of their ancestors (31:1-3). They will be reunited in a land of renewed contentment and prosperity. They will join again in the national religious festivals at Jerusalem (4-6).The prophet pictures the joyous journey back to Palestine. Even the... read more

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