John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:10
Thus saith the Lord unto this people ,.... Instead of answering the prophet directly and immediately, he first speaks to the people, and observes their sin is the cause of his conduct; and whom he does not vouchsafe to call his people; they having broken covenant with him, and so notoriously backslidden from him; but this people, this wicked and worthless people: thus have they loved to wander ; from the Lord, and out of the way of their duty, to Egypt and Assyria for help, and after... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:9
Why shouldest thou be as a man astonied ,.... Astonished, and so surprised as not to know what to say or do; or "asleep", as the Septuagint; taking no notice of us, and being altogether unconcerned what becomes of us; or, as one "dumb" F9 נדהם "obmutefactus", Fosterus, Mercerus, ; that will give no answer to our prayers: as a mighty man that cannot save ? who, though he is able to save, yet, through want of a heart or will, does not exert his power: yet thou, O Lord, art in... read more