Jeremiah 2:23 NIV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 2:23

I have not gone. Some codices, with four early printed editions (one in margin), Aramaean, Septuagint, and Syriac, read, "and I have not gone", &c. Baalim = lords. Used here for false gods generally, including Moloch. Compare Jeremiah 7:31 ; Jeremiah 19:5 ; where Moloch is called Baal. traversing = entangling. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 2:23

23. ( :-). Baalim—plural, to express manifold excellency: compare Elohim. see—consider. the valley—namely, of Hinnom, or Tophet, south and east of Jerusalem: rendered infamous by the human sacrifices to Moloch in it (compare Jeremiah 19:2; Jeremiah 19:6; Jeremiah 19:13; Jeremiah 19:14; Jeremiah 32:35; see on Jeremiah 32:35- :). thou art —omit. The substantive that follows in this verse (and also that in Jeremiah 2:24) is in apposition with the preceding "thou." dromedary—rather, a "young... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 2:20-25

Evidences of Israel’s ingratitude 2:20-25Baal worship fascinated the Israelites, but it was futile. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 2:23

Neither could Israel deny that she had gone after Canaanite idols, though the people tried to. The Judahites worshipped Baal and Molech in the Hinnom Valley just south of Jerusalem (cf. Jeremiah 7:31-32; 2 Kings 23:10). All Judah had to do was examine her experiences, and she would see that she was all tangled up, like a young camel that got tangled up in its ropes from thrashing around where it did not belong. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:1-30

The Prophet Sets Forth the Sin of the Nation and Points Out the Inevitable Result (Reign of Josiah, and Probably Before the Reforms of that King: cp. Jeremiah 3:6)This section furnishes us with the gist of the prophet’s testimony during the early years of his ministry, and doubtless represents the commencement of the roll written by Baruch at Jeremiah’s dictation. In these five chapters he lays before his hearers the grossness of their conduct in deserting Jehovah, and urges repentance and... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 2:1-37

Jeremiah’s Second Prophecy (2:1-3:5)The prophet expostulates with Israel because of their unfaithfulness to Jehovah.1-13. Under the figure of the marriage relation Jehovah reminds the people of His past favours, and charges them with faithlessness to their first love, as shown by their idolatry.2. The kindness of thy youth, etc.] Israel’s earliest devotion to Jehovah at Sinai (Exodus 24:8).3. Firstfruits of.. increase] i.e. the consecrated part. All that devour, etc.] The priest and his family... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jeremiah 2:23

(23) How canst thou say . . .?—The prophet hears, as it were, the voice of the accused criminal, with its plea of “not guilty.” Had not the worship of Jehovah been restored by Josiah? Had he not, acting on Hilkiah’s counsels, suppressed Baal-worship (2 Kings 23:4-5; 2 Chronicles 34:4)? The answer to such pleas is to point to the rites that were still practised openly or in secret. In the “valley” of Ben-Hinnom, which Josiah had defiled (2 Kings 23:10), the horrid ritual of Molech (Leviticus... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Jeremiah 2:1-37

Trimming Jeremiah 2:33 What is trimming? It is the holding of a middle course or position between parties, so as to appear to favour each. The Jews trimmed between God and the idols. And the just God who loathes all that is not straight and upright shakes their equivocal souls with this stormy interrogatory, 'Why trimmest thou thy way to seek love?' I. Expressions of Trimming. We often find trimming expresses itself in speech. Quite as often it shows itself in conduct Policy is the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 2:1-37

CHAPTER IITHE TRUST IN THE SHADOW OF EGYPTJeremiah 2:1-37; Jeremiah 3:1-5THE first of the prophet’s public addresses is, in fact, a sermon which proceeds from an exposure of national sin to the menace of coming judgment. It falls naturally into three sections, of which the first {Jeremiah 2:1-13} sets forth Iahvah’s tender love to His young bride Israel in the old times of nomadic life, when faithfulness to Him was rewarded by protection from all external foes; and then passes on to denounce... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Jeremiah 2:1-37

CHAPTERS 2:1-3:5 Expostulation and Impeachment 1. His love and kindness to Jerusalem (Jeremiah 2:1-3 ) 2. The unfaithful people (Jeremiah 2:4-11 ) 3. The two evils and the results (Jeremiah 2:12-18 ) 4. Impeachment (Jeremiah 2:19-30 ) 5. Expostulation (Jeremiah 2:31-37 ) 6. Jehovah waiting to show mercy (Jeremiah 3:1-5 ) Jeremiah 2:1-3 . The first message Jeremiah received begins with reminding Jerusalem of the kindness Jehovah bestowed upon the nation in her youth, and how she... read more