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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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:12

Shall flow together to the goodness of the Lord; i.e. the Ephraimites, after praising God on the holy hill, shall spread themselves over their own territory like an overflowing stream, and enjoy the "goodness" or good gifts of Jehovah—the corn (not simply the wheat), the wine, the oil, etc. (comp. Deuteronomy 8:8 ). Sorrow ; rather, languish. As Dr. Payne Smith well says, "It expresses the poverty and helplessness of exiles unable from homesickness and want of confidence to do... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:12-14

Praise waiting for God in Zion. I. THE PLACE OF PRAISE . To speak of Zion was to speak of the dwelling place of Jehovah. To sing in the height of Zion, therefore, was to sing, as it were, at the door of God's own house. While God ever visited idolatry with the severest punishments, he yet localized his presence by the sanctities connected with the ark. It was the holy of holies that made Zion a sacred place, and if the people were helped in praise and worship by assembling there,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:13

Young and old, men and women, shall give themselves up to joy and merriment, the centre of the mirth being the maidens with the timbrels ( Jeremiah 31:4 ). Both young men and old together; rather, and young men and old ( shall rejoice ) together. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:14

And I will satiate; literally, water (same word as in Psalms 36:8 ). The "fatness" means the fat parts of the thank offerings, which were given to the priests (Le Jeremiah 7:34 ). Satisfied . "Satiated" would be a happier rendering. The word is different from that rendered "satiate" just above. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 31:14

Satisfied. I. THERE IS A SATISFACTION WHICH IS NOT TO BE DESIRED . 1 . That of the worldling, which says, "Soul, take thine ease," etc. 2 . That of conventionalism. This looks only to the ordinary standard of religious attainment, and so long as it can come up tolerably near to that standard, it desires no more. They are "at ease in Zion," and the "woe" denounced on such is theirs. 3 . Of Pharisaism, which thanks God that it is not as other men are. 4... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 31:12

Omit together. The ten tribes are to flow like a river down from Zion’s height to their own land, there to reap the rich produce of their tillage. In Jerusalem they would be occupied with religious duties, but after these are rendered to God, they are to disperse each to his own fields.Sorrow - Rather, languish, pine. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 31:13

Both gives the idea of the men dancing, which is incorrect. Except at a religious solemnity 2 Samuel 6:14, dancing was confined to women. Render and young men and old rejoice together. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 31:12-14

Jeremiah 31:12-14. They shall sing in the height of Zion By the height of Zion is meant the temple, built upon a hill adjoining to mount Zion, and it is here to be taken metaphorically, as it frequently is in the writings of the prophets, for the church, which is compared, by Christ, to a city set on a hill, as being remarkable for the excellence of its laws and institutions, and the piety and virtue of its genuine members. And shall flow to the goodness of the Lord, &c. Spiritual... 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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